I'VE long thought Hythe and Totton could "up their games" in the civic folly stakes.

How about each town shelling out £45 for a hand-mirror, long pole and roll of gaffer tape?

Then the fine people of Southampton can reflect on the usefulness their quarter-of-a-million has brought them, without points south and west being reminded every night.

Gets my vote.

STEVEN MOULSTER, Hythe.