Communities throughout Wales will get extra support as the 2021 Census approaches

The Office for National Statistics (ONS) has appointed a census engagement manager/community adviser to support Welsh residents and help make Census 2021 a success.

The Census engagement manager/community adviser, will help organisations, charities, faith groups and community leaders within the city/district raise awareness of the census and the value to residents in taking part.

The census is a once-in-a-decade survey that provides a snapshot of households in England and Wales, helping to plan and fund public services.

Everyone across England and Wales will be asked to take part and the information people give will decide how services are planned and funded. Ultimately, it ensures funds are invested in emergency services, health care, school places and other vital services.

Pete Benton, Director of Census and Survey Operations, said: “The census engagement managers and community advisers we have appointed have a critical role in making sure everyone understands why the census is important and making sure all households across England and Wales know why it is important to take part and how to get the help they need.”

For the first time, the census will be run primarily online, making it easy for most people to complete the questionnaire on any device – whether that be a computer, a mobile phone or a tablet. Local Census support centres will be offering help, while paper questionnaires will be available for those who need them. All census staff will operate in line with the Government’s latest Covid-19 guidance.

The 2021 Census will include a new question on veterans of the UK Armed Forces, as well as voluntary questions, for those aged 16 and over, on sexual orientation and gender identity.

The census will be held on 21 March 2021. While results will be available the following year, all personal records will be locked away for 100 years and kept safe for future generations. 

For more information, visit census.gov.uk

To reach the census engagement manager/community adviser local to your area please contact:

Rhondda and Merthyr Tydfil - Darren Alderman - This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Cardiff  - Ena Lloyd and Phillip Burkhard -  This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. /        This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Newport, Monmouthshire and Torfaen - Ellie Barker - This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Swansea - Sharon Jones - This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Ceredigion and Powys - Huw Davies - This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Bridgend and the Vale of Glamorgan - Michael Mulcahy - This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Carmarthenshire and Pembrokeshire - Nia Taylor - This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Gwynedd, Anglesey and Conwy - Darren Thomas - This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Caerphilly and Blaenau Gwent - Alan Cotterill - This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Neath and Port Talbot - Katie Powis - This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Denbighshire and Flintshire - Denzil Hughes - This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.