Background

Introduction to the planning required for the 2011 Census.

Overview of the key elements of the statistical processing of the 2011 Census.

Overview of the Census Advisory Group for the 2011 Census, including a list of members and minutes.

Information about user information events and consultations held for the 2011 Census, including presentations and reports.

Outlines the legislation required to allow the Census to take place, including links to The Census Order and The Census Regulations.

Includes links to the 2011 Census Proposals, Privacy Impact Assessment, Equality Impact Screening and Revisions & Corrections Policy.

Introduction to the Census Coverage Survey, including links to the Quality Assurance Strategy and Quality Survey.

How we work closely with other census offices across the UK to plan the 2011 Census and publish results.

Access the independent security review reports for the 2011 Census.

Further information on the reviews carried out by the UK Statistics Authority to assess compliance with the Code of Practice for Official Statistics.

Further information on the planning and evaluation of the 2009 Census Rehearsal, including the rehearsal questionnaire.

Further information on the planning and evaluation of the 2007 Census Test, including the test questionnaires.