Torfaen

Cardiff is the only county where council tax is increasing by less than £100 per year, with Rhondda Cynon Taf and Torfaen the next lowest increases on £108.

When Marcus Johnson bought a car, a dealer received £1,650 - a quarter of the amount the 34-year-old, from Cwmbran, Torfaen borrowed in total.

Torfaen £1.98m and Bridgend £1.8m, in the major awards.

The Torfaen councillor said Lidl's complaint was "absolute nonsense", accused the store of not wanting to be associated with his party, and said he had been invited by a Torfaen council official.

Thomas, who represents the Llantarnam ward in Torfaen, hopes to stand as a candidate at the Senedd election in 2026.