Press Releases

Raising the standards to promote Welsh in Neath Port Talbot

Neath Port Talbot Council’s Cabinet members have heard of good progress being made in promoting the use of Welsh across the county borough.

Neath Port Talbot Celebrates Major Success Through UK Shared Prosperity Fund (UKSPF)

Neath Port Talbot Council was allocated more than £30m in the past three years through its UK Shared Prosperity Fund (UKSPF) investment programme.

Council approves strategic plan to reduce flooding risk to communities and businesses

Neath Port Talbot Council has approved a Local Flood Risk Management Strategy and Plan (LFRMSP) after successful consultation with key stakeholders and residents.

High standards of Neath Port Talbot’s parks and green spaces rewarded with Green Flags

A large number of parks and green spaces across the county borough of Neath Port Talbot have once again reached the high standards required to fly the prestigious Keep Wales Tidy Green Flag.

Neath Market welcomes its latest new arrival – Lively Lazer

A new stall, Lively Lazer, specialising in customised clothes and gifts, opened at Neath Market on July 2nd, 2025.

New strategy aims for a prosperous, fairer, greener Neath Port Talbot

Neath Port Talbot Council has adopted its Corporate Strategy 2025/2028 outlining its commitment to creating a prosperous, fairer and greener local community.

Council Leader welcomes start of work to build Electric Arc Furnace in Port Talbot

Council Leader Cllr Steve Hunt has today welcomed the official start of work on site to build a new state-of-the-art Electric Arc Furnace (EAF) at Tata Steel’s site in Port Talbot.

Crucial Crew Marks 30 Years of Teaching Life-Saving Lessons to Pupils in Neath Port Talbot

More than 1,500 Year 6 pupils from primary schools across Neath Port Talbot took part in this year’s Crucial Crew event, held over two weeks at the scenic Margam Country Park.

Playground Refurbishment Complete in Melin, Offering New Inclusive Features

Neath Port Talbot Council has completed its latest playground upgrade located on Evans Road in the Melin, Neath, as part of its ongoing commitment to improving community facilities across the county borough.

Blue Plaques Announced for Richard and Philip Burton

The first Blue Plaques for Neath Port Talbot have been announced, with the heritage scheme set to recognise renowned Hollywood actor Richard Burton and his adoptive father and mentor, Philip Burton.