A TEN-YEAR event to tot up how many residents live in Bromsgrove is under way and forms are being hand delivered to homes.

The census provides information to the Government as well as businesses, health services and schools.

Delivery staff will carry photo identity cards. Forms should be handed out by this Friday.

Census day is Sunday April 29 and all documents must be posted back.

Special arrangements have been made to deliver forms to areas affected by the foot and mouth epidemic and the papers will be sent by post.