Halton residents are being asked for their views on Halton's highways and transport services.

People can say what they think of everything from the condition of roads and footpaths to the quality of cycling facilities.

Halton Council is one of 106 local authorities to sign up to a standardised survey that will ask members of the public exactly the same questions.

Answers will be compared with the views of people across the country.

Halton Cllr Stan Hill, board member for transportation, said: "There are clear benefits to conducting a public survey in this way.

“As well as providing excellent value for money, it also enables everyone involved to identify areas of best practice and spot national, regional and local trends.

"This is not about producing a league table to champion one geographical area over another, it is about understanding customer views better and working together to deliver the most satisfactory yet efficient outcomes for local residents.

"This shows our commitment to finding out what we are doing right and wrong so we can continue to improve."

The survey, which is being run for the ninth year, is the largest collaboration between local authorities offering the opportunity to compare results, share in best practice and identify opportunities to work together in the future.

The questionnaire will be sent to a minimum random sample of at least 3,300 of Halton's residents followed by a reminder, with local and national results to be published in mid-October 2016.

Since the survey is based on a sample, residents who receive a copy are being urged to take part.

Residents can complete the survey on line if they prefer.

A link will be printed on the front of the questionnaire and they will be required to enter a code before completing the questionnaire.

The results will find out what people think about these important services.

This will provide one of several ways Halton Council can assess how it is performing.

It gives the public an opportunity to say which services they think the council should prioritise and improve.