Ah well, that's interesting info, flattop. I will have to revise my opinion of the Tudhopes. Just goes to show, one shouldn't rely on idle gossip. I agree that Lightfoot has been treated rather shabbily, but it sounds as if the Tudhopes have as well.

Maybe the problem is that the City Council have their minds too much on money...and short term popularity.

Anyway, given the fact that you have had some involvement in the politics of this town, I give considerable credence to your argument. Thanks for the correction.