Rather then running stories on the council and their elaborate ploys to show they listen to the community why not look elsewhere for stories which shame them and show they wont ever change or indeed listen !. The rat infestation story you have currently run more so regarding the poor woman who incidently lost her life due to this should be living proof the council have their priorities wrong , spending 1k on leaflets indeed !. Just walk around southcote asking peoples opinions there are plenty of stories to be told about failings.