RESIDENTS are to be quizzed on what they think about council services.

A comprehensive survey on public satisfaction with local authorities will soon be delivered to homes across Oxfordshire.

The county's six councils have joined forces to commission Ipsos MORI to run the survey which will be sent to 18,000 households.

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

The councils agreed to do the survey as a joint operation to save money and time. It will cost each council around £9,000 - an overall saving of around £3,000.

The survey asks residents, aged 18 and over, to comment on their local area, anti-social behaviour, rubbish collection, cultural and recreational activities, council information, contacting councils, and decision making.

Oxfordshire County Council leader Keith Mitchell said: "We are always keen to hear what local people think of the services we provide. It is common sense for us to join forces with our colleagues from district councils since we work closely with them in a range of areas on a daily basis."

Barry Wood, the leader of Cherwell District Council, said: "Residents can help the council focus on what's important to them when it comes to providing services.

"This is a great opportunity for residents to get involved in helping us provide better services in the future."