They certainly do report rats, susie755! Councils vary in their pest control approach, but I do know that in areas near to rivers etc. rats in gardens, and sometimes under houses, are a regular occurrence.
We had to stop leaving food out for the birds (on the ground) because it encouraged rats - not pleasant to be in the garden enjoying the surroundings when a large rat scurries across the lawn as large as life, especially when you have your GC staying...
Water Pollution -“ A National Disgrace”? A case for renationalisation?