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Launch of the Beyond 2011 User Requirements Consultation
The Beyond 2011 Programme was formally established in April 2011 by the Office for National Statistics (ONS) to investigate and assess alternative options for producing the population and socio-demographic data required by users in England and Wales.
Understanding the needs, priorities and views of users and other stakeholders is an essential part of the work of Beyond 2011, and this is the focus of the first public consultation.
This consultation will provide a first opportunity for users to contribute to the discussion and help inform this important work. The views expressed in response to this consultation will be critical in determining how ONS develop the assessment criteria that will be used to judge the different options being considered.
This consultation will be open for 14 weeks from 17 October 2011 to 20 January 2012.
There are numerous ways in which you can get involved and find out more about the Beyond 2011 Programme.
The consultation document and online questionnaire are available here:
Open consultations
The consultation document provides several opportunities for comment, and ONS strongly welcome contributions from anyone with an interest.
A series of workshops will be run during November to support this consultation. Workshops are planned for the following dates and locations:
03 November 2011 – Leeds
08 November 2011 – Cardiff
14 November 2011 – London – FULLY BOOKED
25 November 2011 – London (extra event added)
If you wish to attend one of these workshops please email
beyond2011@ons.gov.uk
stating the date and location you would like to attend and the organisation, if any, you will be representing. Please note that there are limited places remaining at these events and places are allocated on a first come first served basis.
If you are unable to attend an event and wish to discuss your views directly, please contact ONS at
beyond2011@ons.gov.uk
Regular updates on progress and plans will be provided via the contacts list and online – check here for up-to-date news:
Beyond 2011
This initial public consultation is only the start of a two year dialogue planned with central and local government, commercial organisations, academics, community organisations, special interest groups and other users.