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The Census

PostPosted: 04 Mar 2021, 16:32
by TheOstrich
Just done the wretched thing online.
Some of the questions are not as straight-forward as you might think, for example regarding qualifications.
And the b*ggers haven't sent me the confirmation email I requested either. :evil:

Re: The Census

PostPosted: 04 Mar 2021, 16:59
by Workingman
I just tried.

I identified as a lesbian acorn and left-handed avocado with halitosis. I am a multi trillionaire and live in a cave. I am Brenglish and a BAMEW (black and minority ethnic white) as most of my neighbours are not white, and I can't dance or sing.

It sounds daft, but they are all acceptable entries according to gov.uk.

I did not complete the survey.

Re: The Census

PostPosted: 04 Mar 2021, 17:20
by JanB
Workingman wrote:I did not complete the survey.


Can you ignore it?

Or is it just the electoral roll you have to complete by law.

Re: The Census

PostPosted: 04 Mar 2021, 17:29
by TheOstrich
JanB wrote:
Workingman wrote:I did not complete the survey.

Can you ignore it?
Or is it just the electoral roll you have to complete by law.


Yes, it is an offence not to do it. The ultimate sanction is a £1,000 fine, but I think they come round and bang on your door to get you to do it before it gets that far, Jan.

Re: The Census

PostPosted: 04 Mar 2021, 17:30
by JanB
Thanks Ossie, I knew you had to complete the electoral bit.

We have nothing like that here, either of them.

Re: The Census

PostPosted: 04 Mar 2021, 18:20
by Kaz
I just looked online, I think I'll wait until we get the letter, for an access code ;)

Re: The Census

PostPosted: 05 Mar 2021, 13:48
by saundra
Just got my census form today it has a very long code to do it oneline
You could be fine £1-000if you don't do it

Re: The Census

PostPosted: 05 Mar 2021, 13:55
by JoM
Our code’s just arrived in the post too.

Re: The Census

PostPosted: 05 Mar 2021, 14:01
by cromwell
Yes, I've just done it now.
It was pretty straightforward.
They want everything to be done on line now don't they? You have to ring up for a paper form or apply via www.census.gov.uk (and why would you apply for a paper form if you are on line?) :?

Re: The Census

PostPosted: 05 Mar 2021, 14:04
by meriad
cromwell wrote: You have to ring up for a paper form or apply via http://www.census.gov.uk (and why would you apply for a paper form if you are on line?) :?

that made me giggle :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: