The National Census 2001
Every 10th year since 1801, the nation has set aside one day for the Census - a count of all people and households.
This is the most complete source of information about the population that we have. The last Census was held on Sunday 29th April 2001.
Every effort is made to include everyone, and that is why the Census is so important. It is the only survey which provides a detailed picture of the entire population, and is unique because it covers everyone at the same time and asks the same core questions everywhere, making it easy to compare different parts of the country.
The information in the Census allows Central and Local Government, Health Authorities and many other organisations to target their resources more effectively and to plan housing, education, health and transport services for years to come.
To view informaiton about the Breckland District visit the Office of National Statistics here: Breckland Census 2001
Migration
There are different types of identities for foreign nationals in England depending on the reasons for their migration. Below is a description of each and links to more information.
Migrant Workers
"Workers who move from one place to another to find work" (Source: Oxford English dictionary).
Most migrant workers in Breckland are from Portugal, but are increasingly from other EU member states. Workers can come from other countries if they have the appropriate visa.
Asylum Seeker
Someone who has left their country of origin due to a well-founded fear of persecution because of their race, religion, nationality, membership of a social group or political opinion, and has applied to the Home Office for asylum within the UK.
Refugees
If an asylum seeker is granted asylum, they are then known as refugees and are granted indefinite leave to remain in the UK.
Further information
Refugee Council
Telephone
01473 297900
website
www.refugeecouncil.org.uk
NASS (National Asylum Support Service)
Telephone
0845 602 1739
website
www.ind.homeoffice.gov.uk
East of England Consortium for Asylum and Refugee Integration (EECARI)
East of England Local Government Conference
Flempton House
Flempton
BURY ST EDMUNDS
Suffolk
IP28 6EG
Telephone
01206-729449
EECARI is the regional enabling body for the co-ordination of services to asylum seekers and refugees in the East of England. Its role is to provide support, advice and representation to organisations working with asylum seekers and refugees across the statutory, voluntary and private sectors.
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