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Census Vacancies - Census District Managers (3) (7 August 2008)

In preperation for the 2011 Census we are looking to recruit three Census District Managers to help us carry out the rehearsal in March 2009. The rehearsal areas are Edinburgh West and Lewis and Harris (living in the rehearsal area would be an advantage).

New Official Ethnicity Classification Proposed for Scotland's 2011 Census (30 July 2008)

The Scottish Government (SG) has announced a new ethnicity classification which is recommended for Scotland's 2011 Census and for use in all relevant Scottish Official Statistics.

Census Questionnaires to be Available Online (17 June 2008)

Scotland's householders will be able to complete census questionnaires online for the first time in 2011, the Registrar General announced today.

Census Confidentiality (13 June 2008)

Every householder in Britain is obliged by law to complete a census questionnaire. Because the census is compulsory, people have the right to expect the information they provide to be kept confidential.

Scotland's Next Census Date Unveiled (27 March 2008)

Scotland's largest population count, the 2011 Census, is set to be held on 27 March 2011.

Census Outputs Survey and Blog (26 February 2008)

Have your say on how the next census' results should be presented by taking part in an online survey and blog.

2009 Census Rehearsal (10 January 2008)

Western Isles and West Edinburgh residents are set to test the arrangements for Scotland's next census as part of a rehearsal in Spring 2009.

Spring 2007 Census Consultation (15 March 2007)

The General Register Office for Scotland (GROS) ran a 12 week consultation in Spring 2007, on a number of key issues to inform decisions on the 2011 census.

2011 Census Quality Strategy (22 September 2006)

The three United Kingdom Census Offices have agreed to apply the principles set out in the Census Quality Strategy.

2006 Census Test - Help (7 April 2006)

How to get extra Census forms and help with completing forms.

Sexual Orientation in the Census (8 March 2006)

Results of our small scale survey testing the feasibilty of asking about sexual orientation in the Census.

Children help shape Scotland's next Census (20 September 2005)

Two Glasgow children will have the opportunity to have their questions included in the next Census after winning an innovative competition.

Review of Census Classifications (23 June 2005)

Ways in which people can record their ethnic background and express their identities in Scotland's next Census are out for consultation.

Census Test to be held across Scotland (31 May 2005)

2006 Census Test, 23 April 2006

United Kingdom Harmonisation (22 March 2005)

The Registrars General of Scotland, England and Wales and Northern Ireland agree to conduct a Census of population simultaneouly across the UK in 2011.