In preparation for the release of the 2011 Census data and the new SASPAC application, we have a new set of logos and icons that will be used across the software and publicity material. Below are some samples to keep an eye out for:
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Remember to visit our development page to see the latest gallery screen shots of the development.
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In response to the Output Prospectus published by ONS at the end of March, SASPAC and the Greater London Authority have jointly raised a number of comments and concerns with the Census team. This covers a range of issues relating to expected metadata, cell referencing, disclosure control and geographic information. A PDF of the response is available here and we’ll post any feedback we receive on this site.
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National Records for Scotland have just released a ‘Beyond 2011′ website. In September 2011 the Beyond 2011 project was set up in Scotland to investigate alternative (to the traditional census) methods for delivering population and socio-demographic statistics in Scotland. A similar programme is already underway for England and Wales by the Office for National Statistics and the Registrar General for Northern Ireland will begin their own assessment following the release of the initial 2011 Census results.
NRS will not begin a formal consultation until Spring/Summer 2013 but interested parties can address any queries to: beyond2011@gro-scotlond.gsi.gov.uk.
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The 2012 British Society for Population Studies (BSPS) 2012 conference will be held at the University of Nottingham 
from 10-12 September. The current call for papers closes on 11 May.
In addition to the usual conference workstream presentations, meetings and networking opportunities, last year’s conference saw the introduction of a training session aimed at Local Authority demographers. Having been very well received, a similar course is planned for this year.
If you are not already a BSPS member you can join here for a small fee (that can be recouped by a discounted conference charge!).
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National Records of Scotland published the first in a series of quarterly progress notes designed to keep users up to date on the statistical outputs from the 2011 Census. Some highlights:
NRS are keen for interested parties to contact them with any suggestions for future progress report topics.
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National Records of Scotland (formerly GROS) made available a 2011 Census progress report at last week’s Census Outputs Working Group meeting (UPDATE 4/4/12: ONS slides (pdf) from this meeting now available). The report covers all areas of the Census work programme and some highlights are:
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Today ONS released the 2011 Census Prospectus which sets out the release plans for the 2011 Census statistics. Although ONS are responsible for disseminating UK Census statistics, both Scotland and Northern Ireland will be releasing their own prospectuses in April. The prospectus has been produced as a series of separate web pages and two other key documents:
1) Prospectus table and schedule (.xls) – contains a summary of what tables will be released and when
2) Changes to tables since the 2011 output consultation (.xls) – describes the changes to table layouts and their geographical level of availability since the last consultation exercise
In summary, there will be 4 releases of data between July 2012 and October 2013, these will be followed by subsequent releases relating to migration, workplace, flow data, small population groups, alternative population bases and microdata.
| Release | Date | Description | Geography |
| First release | July 2012 | Age and sex, and occupied households estimates for England and for Wales* | Unitary/local authority, region, country |
| Second release | Nov’ 12 to Feb’13 | Key Statistics & Quick Statistics (equivalent to 2001 Key Stats and Univariate stats) | Unitary/local authority, region, country, OA, L/MSOA,remaining geographies (health, parish…etc) |
| Third release | Mar’ 13 to June’13 | Local Characteristics (equivalent to 2001 Census Area Stats) | Unitary/local authority, region, country, OA, L/MSOA, Ward, remaining geographies (health, parish…etc) |
| Fourth release | July’13 to Oct’13 | Detailed Characteristics (equivalent to 2001 Standard Tables), Detailed Theme (2001 CAS Theme and Standard Theme) and Armed Forces tables | Unitary/local authority, region, country, MSOA, Ward, national park |
*UK country level population estimates will be available for five-year age bands but more detailed single year of age estimates will be available for England & Wales. UPDATE 4/4/12: UK population estimates will not be available in July 2012 but will follow in late 2012 following the release of Scottish estimates.
For the 2nd and 3rd releases there will be 3 release phases relating to different geographical levels:
The prospectus is described as dynamic with more information being added as it becomes available, interested parties are invited to register to receive prospectus alerts.
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ONS held a combined 2011 Census Advisory Group Meeting on 27/3/12 – the group provides a formal forum for discussion on a wide range of 2011 Census issues and includes representatives from central/local government, health, academia, private sector and the third sector. A number of papers/presentations were provided and can be found below.
Some brief highlights:
AG(12) 01 2011 Census Highlight Report (pdf)
AG(12) 02 2011 Census outputs updates (pdf)
AG(12) 04 Dissemination – Future Channels Tools (pdf)
AG(12) 06 Future plans for Stakeholder Engagement, Media and Communications (pdf)
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ONS have just published two reports as part of the 2011 Census evaluation programme:
1. A summary report (.pdf) on the take-up of online questionnaire completions and response rates (.xls) for regions, local authorities, wards and Lower Super Output Areas (SOAs). Some highlights:
More information is available from the ONS website.
2. A second report relates to the written translation support services available during the 2011 Census campaign. Fifty-six languages were supported by this service and the evidence used to estimate this need is presented. Again, further information is available from the ONS website.
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Venues and booking information have been released for the April (ONS) Census outputs and web dissemination roadshows:
Ensure your attendance by e-mailing: 2011.Census.LA.Liaison@ons.gov.uk to register.
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