Oxfordshire residents will be given the chance to tell councils across the county what they really think of their services.

A comprehensive survey asking the public how satisfied they are with local authorities is due to land on doormats across Oxfordshire soon.

The county and city councils together with the Vale of White Horse District Council, South Oxfordshire District Council, West Oxfordshire District Council and Cherwell District Council, have joined forces to commission the survey, which will be sent to 18,000 households across the county.

Results will be used as part of a national survey required by the Government to monitor public services.

The survey will quiz residents aged 18 and over, asking them to comment on issues which affect their quality of life, such as anti- social behaviour, rubbish collection and council decision making.

Results will be published and made available to the public and all information gathered will be used to help the councils monitor and improve their services.

Keith Mitchell, leader of Oxfordshire County Council, said: "We're always keen to hear what local people think of the services we provide.

"It's common sense for us to join forces with our colleagues from district councils to do this, since we work so closely with them on a daily basis.

"I look forward to assessing the results."

David Rundle, Oxford City Council's executive member for stronger communities, said: "We urge anyone who receives a survey to take part. Your views are important to us and this is a great opportunity to tell us what you think about the services we provide.

"This information will help us improve and shape what we do in the future.

"It will also help us to see how we are doing compared with other councils across the country."

The six councils agreed to do the survey as a joint process to save money and time. It will save each of them £9,000 and is being done by polling firm Ipsos Mori.