The census is after me?

ozma83

So I was at home minding my own business when someone buzzed at the door. My dreams of MSEr always hoping for a prize to turn up were shattered when I answered and some Australian girl told me she was there to collect my census form. I told her I hadn't done it yet and she said I should hurry cos she was almost done with her collector job and if I didn't do it I could get a fine of £1000.

So....call me dumb but I didn't know census was compulsory...should I expect the Census people to come after me?:eek: How does it work?
I've never done it beforeeee!! Shed some light for me please

geordieracer

So you havent read or seen any of the adverts about the census being compulsory then? use your internet to find out rather then asking on here - It will be quicker and more informative

*shakes head,goes for lie down*

~Beanie~

Yes it is compulsary and as you have found out, you can be fined upto £1000 for non completion. It was supposed to be filled in on the 27th March (or as close to as possible).

See HERE for more info.

aheaton46

http://help.census.gov.uk/england/help/help-and-information/

aheaton46

Doh! Beaten to the link by seconds!

hellokitty08

I had to chase them! lol they didnt send me one, so I had to phone and ask, maybe I should try fining them? lol

ozma83

geordieracer wrote: »

So you havent read or seen any of the adverts about the census being compulsory then? use your internet to find out rather then asking on here - It will be quicker and more informative

*shakes head,goes for lie down*

done with your telling off? Do you feel better about yourself now?

Yes I have seen the adverts but haven't paid attention to it because I wasn't interested in the least - not interested in giving some other people detailed info about myself. And I didn't think it was compulsory and that they even bullied you with the threat of a fine - infos about myself are mine to share if you allow me to say so!

So this is my explanation, hope it doesn't ruin your state of elatedness and perfection you have reached after replying to my post.

moonrakerz

ozma83 wrote: »

done with your telling off? Do you feel better about yourself now?

Yes I have seen the adverts but haven't paid attention to it because I wasn't interested in the least - not interested in giving some other people detailed info about myself. And I didn't think it was compulsory and that they even bullied you with the threat of a fine - infos about myself are mine to share if you allow me to say so!

So this is my explanation, hope it doesn't ruin your state of elatedness and perfection you have reached after replying to my post.

So we can assume that you will not be using all the public services that will be provided in your area as a result of the information the Govt gleaned about the population in your area - like schools, hospitals, new roads - that is so noble of you ! I bet you feel so elated yourself ........................

flexrider

Its not compulsary its a staus law there meaning it not official law

have alook here and you will understnd

thanks
http://www.facebook.com/pages/T1-Diabetes-Cure-Global-Headquarters/161403643908447?ref=nf&sk=wall#!/pages/Boycott-the-UK-Census/113134228762924

hermanmunster_3

Ozma83 - I appreciate that this feels like the first time you have been involved in the census but actually it happens every 10 years and unless you have just moved to this country you must have been included in a couple before. My kids know about the census and that it is compulsory, they looked at the forms with me and will be able to fill in their own when they are adults.

wealdroam

ozma83 wrote: »

So....call me dumb but I didn't know census was compulsory...

OK...

I'll call you dumb.

Feel any better now?