PEOPLE across Ludlow and south Shropshire and in Tenbury and the Teme Valley have done well with completed the census but there may be another call.

The response to Census 2021 has exceeded all expectations, with 97 per cent of households across England and Wales making sure they count when it comes to local services like school places, GP surgeries and hospital beds.

This is above the pre-census target of 94 per cent, while all councils have seen over 90 per cent of households respond, exceeding an 80 per cent of councils target.

For those who haven’t yet completed the simple online form, time is running out. The online questionnaire will close on Monday, May 17.

Now the main field operation has ended, as in 2011, around 350,000 households across England and Wales will be invited to take part in the Census Coverage Survey. This short, separate, interviewer led survey will enable the ONS to get a final view of the response rates.

“We’ve had an amazing response to Census 2021,” said Iain Bell, from the Office for National Statistics.

“Our information shows 97 per cent of households have responded so far, exceeding our pre-census target of 94 per cent.

“Those who have taken part have done so to ensure they are represented for their local area. I’d like to thank everyone who has filled out their form so far as well as all the community groups, organisations and councils who have helped us make this census a success.

“We’re in a great place as we begin our Census Coverage Survey. This is an important part of making sure the census produces the most accurate population statistics. It asks similar questions to the main census, just fewer of them, at addresses in a selection of postcodes across England and Wales.

“An interviewer will carry out the survey on your doorstep and it will only take around 15 minutes.

“The CCS is a voluntary survey, but by taking part, you will improve the quality of the information the census gathers. This, in turn, helps to plan and fund local services in your community.”

Although Census Day, Sunday, 21, has been and gone it is not too late to respond online. It only takes around 10 minutes per person.

After Monday, May 17, only paper questionnaires will be available.

If people refuse to take part, they could be taken to court and issued with a £1,000 fine

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