have you got deeper pockets than the Co Council, Getting a solicitor is one thing when the case moves up the food chain all the top boys and girls like nice deep pockets when the likes of a CO Council start playing the game of who has the deepest ones,
I Recommend to be very care full when dealing with people who are not spending there own money,
Have you checked out can you appeal what ever problem you have with the Co Council you might get a better result by going this route all the way to the Ombudsman, They don't like the Ombudsman shines a light around there place,