{"id":115644,"date":"2021-03-05T13:18:25","date_gmt":"2021-03-05T13:18:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/precoinnews.com\/?p=115644"},"modified":"2021-03-05T13:18:25","modified_gmt":"2021-03-05T13:18:25","slug":"everything-you-need-to-know-about-the-2021-census-as-it-goes-online-this-year","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/precoinnews.com\/world-news\/everything-you-need-to-know-about-the-2021-census-as-it-goes-online-this-year\/","title":{"rendered":"Everything you need to know about the 2021 Census \u2013 as it goes online this year"},"content":{"rendered":"

Census Day is fast approaching \u2013 and you need to make sure you act to avoid the possibility of a big fine.<\/p>\n

This year, everyone is being encouraged to go online to complete the census rather than fill in a paper form.<\/p>\n

The 2021 survey will be key to ensuring big decisions about your area are made with the right information \u2013 so it's crucial you fill in yours as soon as possible, and as accurately as you can. <\/p>\n

This year\u2019s census will be vital for the future of our hospitals, schools, transport and other public services.<\/p>\n

Following the coronavirus pandemic and Brexit, the government need all the help they can get about key areas of life.<\/p>\n

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If you don't give your feedback, a whopping fine could be coming through the post.<\/p>\n

So here's how to avoid that and to help your local area in the process.<\/p>\n

When is it?<\/h3>\n

Census Day is March 21 but households will start receiving information this week about how to complete the survey.<\/p>\n

You need to act now, but it will be at least a year before any of the results are announced.<\/p>\n

Government and local authorities will use the information to plan public services from housing to healthcare across England and Wales.<\/p>\n

So make sure you set aside some time in the coming weeks.<\/p>\n

What if I don't?<\/h3>\n

Your input to the survey is essential \u2013 in fact, it\u2019s now a legal requirement.<\/p>\n

Failure to answer the census could result in a fine of up to \u00a31,000.<\/p>\n

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