[cma-l] FW: THE CENSUS IS COMING - NEWS FROM CHESHIRE EAST COUNCIL

Tue Feb 8 10:41:07 GMT 2011

Hi Nick,

Did you see my last Census update email - where I'd got a written response from the ONS?

Councils and ONS seem to have separate budgets - if the council is offering you money for promotion, its not on behalf of ONS (unless your local ONS manager is bucking the national trend). Its probably because they've realised that the ONS are not hitting your target audience. 

We're negotiating local contracts with councils now - they're quite low as many don't seem to have allocated big budgets - but this is separate to ONS. As I mentioned, the ONS area managers aren't getting involved at all in the negotiations. 

I'd suggest you take the money from the council and go ahead with the promotion - its really good that they recognize your value! For this to translate to the whole sector is going to take a while I reckon. 

Best, Shane

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Subject: [cma-l] FW: THE CENSUS IS COMING - NEWS FROM CHESHIRE EAST COUNCIL

Dear All

Here we go here we go ......................... We just received this from our Council regarding the census.

Two issues here which are in my opinion quite delicate ............ however, it does appear to me that these departments haven't got the foggyist clue as to what is going on / or not going on in our fraternity ........... furthermore, they couldn't give a monkey's cuss ........................ problem is ..... I do give a monkeys !   and me along with a few others are the ones running this joint ... so we will decide what to do with it.

Not wanting to damage the country and area that I live in with a natural willingness to help out, I believe we have though reached a point whereby we cannot and will not continue to be a free ride for ALL & SUNDRIE !

DILEMA :-

1) Our Council have given us a bit of funding, nothing to brilliant but nonetheless some funding. It took 8 months and 9 meetings and 4 forms to fill in ........                   So, we are slightly in a pickle ...... the press office have sent us this and by rights we do have a duty to promote it for the next two weeks ............ it has arrived a bit late though ???   dunno' your thoughts on this ??

2) We all chin wagged about this three weeks ago after the dipstick at the DCMS decided to insult the Community Radio brotherhood yet again by stating that his budget was spent ....... (private sector n' all) and that there was nothing left for Old Mother Hubbard (US)    and the cupboard was bare ............... but, it didn't matter coz' we are a free ride and we do everything for free !                          ER         NOPE !                  not anymore mate !

So ............ my questions to everyone are as follows :-

a)       Would we be promoting this for the Council or for the Government?

b)       Would we be promoting it for both?

c)       Have the Council received funding from the Government?

d)       When the Council send the press release to the Commercial station will the Government pay them?   have they already paid them?  and will they now get paid again from the advertising budget of the Council?      In otherwords I think they'll get paid TWICE !

e)       Possibly they haven't done this deliberately (mainly because half of them ain't intelligent enough anyway)   but nevertheless they have stumbled on a way to get the Community Radio stations to do this once again    for    NOWT'

f)         What do we do now ?                    ''DISCUSS'' ''PLEASE''

I know what we shall be doing .....................................       Have a guess ??                  seven letters, two syllables, first letter <> S    first letter of second word <> A ....... YES GUYS     well done                       it's  =  SOD ALL !

Final question is as a group / a collective member group, is someone ??   from head office going to ASK THE QUESTION and make a point on our behalf ?

I would though much prefer it to be co-ordinated with one voice, calm, chilled and from HQ ................ If no one is going to this .... I'll go it alone ....... We've got nothing to lose.

The event three weeks ago where some clown pointed out that we do everything for nowt .............. has clearly not got the message .............. he needs that message writing out on a piece of Community Radio Headed Notepaper and then stapling to his forehead ................. and not with one that you'd by from WH Smiths or Staples ........... more like the ones you'd get at B & Q.

Point made                          when is this shambles going to end?

I accept that if people do not want to spend their money with us .........that's fine ........... we need to find out why not ?   and we need to stop doing things for free !

But, if the Government wishes to do give each station £80,000 per-year ........ we have NO advertising to do and with their money we provide the Big Society and a Community message service refereed by Ofcom and we do everything for FREE, then bring it on. I accept, get real, life isn't like that .... But it also isn't a free-ride for everyone else either.

Nick 

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From: BRAMALL, Diane [mailto:Diane.Bramall at cheshireeast.gov.uk] 
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Subject: THE CENSUS IS COMING - NEWS FROM CHESHIRE EAST COUNCIL

Diane Bramall 
Media Relations Officer
Communications 
Cheshire East Council 
Tel: 01270 686592 
Mob: 07787 266482
Email: diane.bramall at cheshireeast.gov.uk 
Middlewich Road 
Westfields 
Sandbach 
Cheshire 
CW11 1HZ 

February 7, 2011

The census is coming

The census is just weeks away and now - for the first time - everyone in Cheshire East can fill it in online. 

The census, which collects information about the population, takes place every 10 years. This year, it will take place on Sunday, March 27. 

Liam O'Connor, Cheshire East area manager for the 2011 Census, said: "In 2011, for the first time in its 210 year history - everyone can go online to complete their census in just a few clicks. It's safe, secure and completely confidential. 

"The traditional paper method of completing the census is also available. 

"The information received from the census goes towards the planning and funding of future local services, such as schools, hospitals, roads and emergency services. 

"The census will arrive, in the post, in March - those who wish to fill theirs in online simply have to key-in a code, which will be on the front page of their paper form."

Filling in a census is a legal requirement for everyone living in the UK - not filling one in can result in a fine.

The census takes, on average, 10 minutes per person to complete and less online, with most questions completed by simply clicking or ticking a box.

There is help available to those who have a visual or hearing impairment or whose first language is not English. There is also a large-print format of the census.

Cheshire East Councillor David Brown, Cabinet member with responsibility for performance and capacity, said: "The census is vital in order to establish the current population, potential growth and, for this authority, identify what services we may need to provide in the future. This is about working together to improve community life.

"This year's census will be a milestone in its history - the very first time everyone, young and old, can get onto the internet and fill in their Census at their own convenience." 

Cheshire East Council Chief Executive Erika Wenzel added: "Lots of hard work has gone into ensuring this year's census runs as smoothly as possible here in Cheshire East. Local people are involved too - approximately 200, temporary jobs have been created by the census. Plus, the results of the census will impact directly on what grants we receive from the government. This will, in turn, allow us to provide essential services to benefit the community for many years to come."

Frequently asked questions 

Who is responsible for the census?  

The Office of National Statistics (ONS). 

Why is the census taking place on the March 27? 

Ideally, everyone should complete their census on this date. However, if this is not possible, residents are asked to remember where they were or where they will be on this date and fill in their census accordingly. The idea is to get an exact 'snapshot' of the population on that day.

When should it be completed? 

Residents should return their completed questionnaire, either by post or online, before the April 6, 2011. 

What happens if it is not completed? 

Those who do not complete their form, by April 6, will be contacted by one of the census team and asked to complete it. The census team will offer help and support. Not completing a census questionnaire can result in a fine of up to £1,000.

Is the census questionnaire secure?

All census information, whether online or on paper, is securely protected. Personal census information is kept confidential for 100 years

Where will the census be processed? 

Manchester 

What help and support is available?

If anyone has questions or is having difficulty completing the questionnaire, there is plenty of support available: 

*         Online help at www.census.gov.uk

*         Census helpline (available from March 4) is 0300 0201 101 - please note that this number does not connect the caller to Cheshire East Council 

*         Support material is available in 58 languages

*         Text relay (for people with a hearing impairment) 18001 or 0300 0201 160

*         Materials in large print and Braille formats from www.census.gov.uk

*         The online census has been designed to be accessible for anyone requiring video and audio assistance.

*         More information is available at www.cheshireeast.gov.uk/census 

To arrange an interview or further information please contact:

Media Relations Officer: Diane Bramall

Direct line: 01270 686577

Mobile: 07826 53249

Email: diane.bramall at cheshireeast.gov.uk

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