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<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 color=navy face=Arial><span style='font-size:
10.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:navy'>Dear All<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 color=navy face=Arial><span style='font-size:
10.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:navy'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 color=navy face=Arial><span style='font-size:
10.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:navy'>Here we go here we go …………………….
We just received this from our Council regarding the census.<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 color=navy face=Arial><span style='font-size:
10.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:navy'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 color=navy face=Arial><span style='font-size:
10.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:navy'>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.<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 color=navy face=Arial><span style='font-size:
10.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:navy'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 color=navy face=Arial><span style='font-size:
10.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:navy'>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 !<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 color=navy face=Arial><span style='font-size:
10.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:navy'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 color=navy face=Arial><span style='font-size:
10.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:navy'>DILEMA :-<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 color=navy face=Arial><span style='font-size:
10.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:navy'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 color=navy face=Arial><span style='font-size:
10.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:navy'>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 ??<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 color=navy face=Arial><span style='font-size:
10.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:navy'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 color=navy face=Arial><span style='font-size:
10.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:navy'>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 !<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 color=navy face=Arial><span style='font-size:
10.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:navy'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 color=navy face=Arial><span style='font-size:
10.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:navy'>So ………… my
questions to everyone are as follows :-<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 color=navy face=Arial><span style='font-size:
10.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:navy'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:36.0pt;text-indent:-18.0pt;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo3'><![if !supportLists]><font
size=2 color=navy face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial;
color:navy'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>a)<font size=1 face="Times New Roman"><span
style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></font></span></span></font><![endif]><font
size=2 color=navy face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial;
color:navy'>Would we be promoting this for the Council or for the Government?<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:36.0pt;text-indent:-18.0pt;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo3'><![if !supportLists]><font
size=2 color=navy face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial;
color:navy'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>b)<font size=1 face="Times New Roman"><span
style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></font></span></span></font><![endif]><font
size=2 color=navy face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial;
color:navy'>Would we be promoting it for both?<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:36.0pt;text-indent:-18.0pt;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo3'><![if !supportLists]><font
size=2 color=navy face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial;
color:navy'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>c)<font size=1 face="Times New Roman"><span
style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></font></span></span></font><![endif]><font
size=2 color=navy face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial;
color:navy'>Have the Council received funding from the Government?<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:36.0pt;text-indent:-18.0pt;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo3'><![if !supportLists]><font
size=2 color=navy face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial;
color:navy'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>d)<font size=1 face="Times New Roman"><span
style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></font></span></span></font><![endif]><font
size=2 color=navy face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial;
color:navy'>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 !<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:36.0pt;text-indent:-18.0pt;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo3'><![if !supportLists]><font
size=2 color=navy face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial;
color:navy'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>e)<font size=1 face="Times New Roman"><span
style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></font></span></span></font><![endif]><font
size=2 color=navy face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial;
color:navy'>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’<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:36.0pt;text-indent:-18.0pt;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo3'><![if !supportLists]><font
size=2 color=navy face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial;
color:navy'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>f)<font size=1 face="Times New Roman"><span
style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'>
</span></font></span></span></font><![endif]><font size=2 color=navy
face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:navy'>What do
we do now ? ‘’DISCUSS’’ ‘’PLEASE’’<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 color=navy face=Arial><span style='font-size:
10.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:navy'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 color=navy face=Arial><span style='font-size:
10.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:navy'>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 !<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 color=navy face=Arial><span style='font-size:
10.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:navy'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 color=navy face=Arial><span style='font-size:
10.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:navy'>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 ?<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 color=navy face=Arial><span style='font-size:
10.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:navy'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 color=navy face=Arial><span style='font-size:
10.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:navy'>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.<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 color=navy face=Arial><span style='font-size:
10.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:navy'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 color=navy face=Arial><span style='font-size:
10.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:navy'>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.<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 color=navy face=Arial><span style='font-size:
10.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:navy'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 color=navy face=Arial><span style='font-size:
10.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:navy'>Point made when
is this shambles going to end?<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 color=navy face=Arial><span style='font-size:
10.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:navy'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 color=navy face=Arial><span style='font-size:
10.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:navy'>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 !<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 color=navy face=Arial><span style='font-size:
10.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:navy'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 color=navy face=Arial><span style='font-size:
10.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:navy'>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.<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 color=navy face=Arial><span style='font-size:
10.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:navy'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 color=navy face=Arial><span style='font-size:
10.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:navy'>Nick <o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 color=navy face=Arial><span style='font-size:
10.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:navy'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 color=navy face=Arial><span style='font-size:
10.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:navy'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 color=navy face=Arial><span style='font-size:
10.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:navy'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal><b><font size=2 face=Tahoma><span lang=EN-US
style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Tahoma;font-weight:bold'>From:</span></font></b><font
size=2 face=Tahoma><span lang=EN-US style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Tahoma'>
BRAMALL, Diane [mailto:Diane.Bramall@cheshireeast.gov.uk] <br>
<b><span style='font-weight:bold'>Sent:</span></b> 07 February 2011 13:27<br>
<b><span style='font-weight:bold'>To:</span></b>
annatriantis@aboutmyarea.co.uk; BBC Newsround; BBC North West Tonight; BBC
Radio Manchester; belinda.ryan@cheshirenews.co.uk; Byron Evans; Canalside
Community Radio; Charlotte Cox; Cheshire Association of Local Councils;
Cheshire FM; Cheshire FM studio; Cheshire Independent; Cheshire Life; Chronicle
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<b><span style='font-weight:bold'>Subject:</span></b> THE CENSUS IS COMING -
NEWS FROM <st1:City w:st="on"><st1:place w:st="on">CHESHIRE</st1:place></st1:City>
EAST COUNCIL</span></font><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span lang=EN-US
style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman"'><o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal><b><font size=2 color=black face=Arial><span
style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:black;font-weight:bold'>Diane
Bramall</span></font></b> <br>
<b><font face=Arial><span style='font-family:Arial;font-weight:bold'>Media
Relations Officer</span></font></b><br>
<b><font face=Arial><span style='font-family:Arial;font-weight:bold'>Communications</span></font></b>
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<st1:place w:st="on"><st1:City w:st="on"><b><font face=Arial><span
style='font-family:Arial;font-weight:bold'>Cheshire</span></font></b></st1:City></st1:place><b><font
face=Arial><span style='font-family:Arial;font-weight:bold'> East Council</span></font></b>
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<b><font face=Arial><span style='font-family:Arial;font-weight:bold'>Tel: 01270
686592</span></font></b> <br>
<b><font face=Arial><span style='font-family:Arial;font-weight:bold'>Mob: 07787
266482</span></font></b><br>
<b><font face=Arial><span style='font-family:Arial;font-weight:bold'>Email:
diane.bramall@cheshireeast.gov.uk</span></font></b> <br>
<st1:Street w:st="on"><st1:address w:st="on"><b><font face=Arial><span
style='font-family:Arial;font-weight:bold'>Middlewich Road</span></font></b></st1:address></st1:Street>
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<b><font face=Arial><span style='font-family:Arial;font-weight:bold'>Westfields</span></font></b>
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<b><font face=Arial><span style='font-family:Arial;font-weight:bold'>Sandbach</span></font></b>
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<b><font face=Arial><span style='font-family:Arial;font-weight:bold'>Cheshire</span></font></b>
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<b><font face=Arial><span style='font-family:Arial;font-weight:bold'>CW11 1HZ</span></font></b>
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<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 color=black face=Arial><span style='font-size:
10.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:black'><img width=629 height=154
id="Picture_x005f_x0020_1" src="cid:image001.jpg@01CBC6DF.9B7B5930"
alt="27th March is Census Day. Complete your census form and help shape our communities for tomorrow and the next ten years"></span></font><o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt;
font-family:Arial'>February 7, 2011<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><b><font size=2
face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial;font-weight:bold'>The
census is coming<o:p></o:p></span></font></b></p>
<p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><b><font size=2
face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial;font-weight:bold'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></b></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt;
font-family:Arial'>The census is just weeks away and now – for the first
time – everyone in Cheshire East can fill it in online. <o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt;
font-family:Arial'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt;
font-family:Arial'>The census, which collects information about the population,
takes place every 10 years. This year, it will take place on Sunday, March 27. <o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt;
font-family:Arial'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt;
font-family:Arial'>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. <o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt;
font-family:Arial'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt;
font-family:Arial'>“The traditional paper method of completing the census
is also available. <o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt;
font-family:Arial'>“The information received from the census goes towards
the planning and funding of future local services, such as schools, hospitals,
roads and emergency services. <o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt;
font-family:Arial'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt;
font-family:Arial'>“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.”<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt;
font-family:Arial'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt;
font-family:Arial'>Filling in a census is a legal requirement for everyone
living in the <st1:country-region w:st="on"><st1:place w:st="on">UK</st1:place></st1:country-region>
– not filling one in can result in a fine.<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt;
font-family:Arial'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt;
font-family:Arial'>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.<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt;
font-family:Arial'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt;
font-family:Arial'>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.<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
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font-family:Arial'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt;
font-family:Arial'>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.<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt;
font-family:Arial'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt;
font-family:Arial'>“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.” <o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt;
font-family:Arial'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt;
font-family:Arial'>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.”<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
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font-family:Arial'><o:p><span style='text-decoration:none'> </span></o:p></span></font></u></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><u><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt;
font-family:Arial'>Frequently asked questions <o:p></o:p></span></font></u></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><b><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt;
font-family:Arial;font-weight:bold'>Who is responsible for the census? <o:p></o:p></span></font></b></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt;
font-family:Arial'>The Office of National Statistics (ONS). <o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><b><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt;
font-family:Arial;font-weight:bold'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></b></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><b><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt;
font-family:Arial;font-weight:bold'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></b></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><b><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt;
font-family:Arial;font-weight:bold'>Why is the census taking place on the March
27? <o:p></o:p></span></font></b></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt;
font-family:Arial'>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.<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt;
font-family:Arial'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><b><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt;
font-family:Arial;font-weight:bold'>When should it be completed? <o:p></o:p></span></font></b></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt;
font-family:Arial'>Residents should return their completed questionnaire,
either by post or online, before the April 6, 2011. <o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt;
font-family:Arial'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><b><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt;
font-family:Arial;font-weight:bold'>What happens if it is not completed? <o:p></o:p></span></font></b></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt;
font-family:Arial'>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.<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt;
font-family:Arial'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><b><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt;
font-family:Arial;font-weight:bold'>Is the census questionnaire secure?<o:p></o:p></span></font></b></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt;
font-family:Arial'>All census information, whether online or on paper, is
securely protected. Personal census information is kept confidential for 100
years<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt;
font-family:Arial'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><b><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt;
font-family:Arial;font-weight:bold'>Where will the census be processed? <o:p></o:p></span></font></b></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><st1:City w:st="on"><st1:place w:st="on"><font size=2
face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial'>Manchester</span></font></st1:place></st1:City><font
face=Arial><span style='font-family:Arial'> <o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt;
font-family:Arial'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><b><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt;
font-family:Arial;font-weight:bold'>What help and support is available?<o:p></o:p></span></font></b></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt;
font-family:Arial'>If anyone has questions or is having difficulty completing
the questionnaire, there is plenty of support available: <o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt;
font-family:Arial'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:0cm;margin-right:0cm;margin-bottom:
10.0pt;margin-left:36.0pt;text-indent:-18.0pt;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo2'><![if !supportLists]><font
size=2 face=Symbol><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Symbol'><span
style='mso-list:Ignore'>·<font size=1 face="Times New Roman"><span
style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'>
</span></font></span></span></font><![endif]><font face=Arial><span
style='font-family:Arial'>Online help at www.census.gov.uk<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:0cm;margin-right:0cm;margin-bottom:
10.0pt;margin-left:36.0pt;text-indent:-18.0pt;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo2'><![if !supportLists]><font
size=2 face=Symbol><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Symbol'><span
style='mso-list:Ignore'>·<font size=1 face="Times New Roman"><span
style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'>
</span></font></span></span></font><![endif]><font face=Arial><span
style='font-family:Arial'>Census helpline (available from March 4) is 0300 0201
101 – please note that this number does not connect the caller to
Cheshire East Council <o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:0cm;margin-right:0cm;margin-bottom:
10.0pt;margin-left:36.0pt;text-indent:-18.0pt;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo2'><![if !supportLists]><font
size=2 face=Symbol><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Symbol'><span
style='mso-list:Ignore'>·<font size=1 face="Times New Roman"><span
style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'>
</span></font></span></span></font><![endif]><font face=Arial><span
style='font-family:Arial'>Support material is available in 58 languages<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:0cm;margin-right:0cm;margin-bottom:
10.0pt;margin-left:36.0pt;text-indent:-18.0pt;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo2'><![if !supportLists]><font
size=2 face=Symbol><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Symbol'><span
style='mso-list:Ignore'>·<font size=1 face="Times New Roman"><span
style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'>
</span></font></span></span></font><![endif]><font face=Arial><span
style='font-family:Arial'>Text relay (for people with a hearing impairment)
18001 or 0300 0201 160<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:0cm;margin-right:0cm;margin-bottom:
10.0pt;margin-left:36.0pt;text-indent:-18.0pt;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo2'><![if !supportLists]><font
size=2 face=Symbol><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Symbol'><span
style='mso-list:Ignore'>·<font size=1 face="Times New Roman"><span
style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'>
</span></font></span></span></font><![endif]><font face=Arial><span
style='font-family:Arial'>Materials in large print and Braille formats from
www.census.gov.uk<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:0cm;margin-right:0cm;margin-bottom:
10.0pt;margin-left:36.0pt;text-indent:-18.0pt;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo2'><![if !supportLists]><font
size=2 face=Symbol><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Symbol'><span
style='mso-list:Ignore'>·<font size=1 face="Times New Roman"><span
style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'>
</span></font></span></span></font><![endif]><font face=Arial><span
style='font-family:Arial'>The online census has been designed to be accessible
for anyone requiring video and audio assistance.<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:0cm;margin-right:0cm;margin-bottom:
10.0pt;margin-left:36.0pt;text-indent:-18.0pt;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo2'><![if !supportLists]><font
size=2 face=Symbol><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Symbol'><span
style='mso-list:Ignore'>·<font size=1 face="Times New Roman"><span
style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'>
</span></font></span></span></font><![endif]><font face=Arial><span
style='font-family:Arial'>More information is available at
www.cheshireeast.gov.uk/census <o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><b><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt;
font-family:Arial;font-weight:bold'>To arrange an interview or further
information please contact:<o:p></o:p></span></font></b></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><b><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt;
font-family:Arial;font-weight:bold'>Media Relations Officer: Diane Bramall<o:p></o:p></span></font></b></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><b><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt;
font-family:Arial;font-weight:bold'>Direct line: 01270 686577<o:p></o:p></span></font></b></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><st1:City w:st="on"><st1:place w:st="on"><b><font size=2
face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial;font-weight:bold'>Mobile</span></font></b></st1:place></st1:City><b><font
face=Arial><span style='font-family:Arial;font-weight:bold'>: 07826 53249<o:p></o:p></span></font></b></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:10.0pt'><b><font size=2 face=Arial><span
style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial;font-weight:bold'>Email:
diane.bramall@cheshireeast.gov.uk</span></font></b><font face=Arial><span
style='font-family:Arial'><o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
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