Press Releases

Figures show rise in primary and secondary school attendance across Neath Port Talbot

There has been a rise in primary and secondary school attendance in Neath Port Talbot in the 2023/24 academic year.

500-mile EV Rally Cymru ends at Neath Port Talbot’s award-winning Bay Technology Centre

THE EV Rally Cymru 2024, a two-day 500-mile event designed to showcase the power and potential of electric vehicles reached its climax at the Baglan Energy Park’s award-winning Bay Technology Centre on Thursday, November 14th.

Council's new Chief Executive begins role calling it 'the greatest opportunity of my working life'

FRANCES O’BRIEN HAS started her role as the new Chief Executive Officer of Neath Port Talbot Council, taking over from outgoing Chief Executive Karen Jones who has retired.

Major Redevelopment Underway at Glynneath Welfare Park

One of the largest community park redevelopment projects in Neath Port Talbot is now underway, as the Glynneath Welfare Park is set for a major transformation.

Public chooses Margam Country Park again in awards recognising UK’s best green spaces

Park users across the UK have voted for Margam Country Park as one of the most impressive green spaces in Britain in the 2024 People’s Choice Awards.

Proposed changes to waste and recycling services in Neath Port Talbot will not go ahead

Changes to the way waste is recycled in Neath Port Talbot will now not go ahead following a decision by Neath Port Talbot Council's Cabinet.

1,800 children sing and celebrate with 6 months to go until Eisteddfod yr Urdd 2025

With only 6 months to go until Eisteddfod yr Urdd 2025 is held in Neath Port Talbot, 1,800 local children have come together to create a special song with songwriters Bronwen Lewis and Huw Chiswell.

Residents invited to discuss difficult budget choices face-to-face with council leaders

The Leader of Neath Port Talbot Council Cllr Steve Hunt, and fellow Cabinet Members, will once again be holding a series of face-to-face meetings with residents to discuss ongoing financial pressures.

Remembrance Day town centre services and parades in Neath and Port Talbot

The annual Remembrance Day services and parades will take place in Port Talbot and Neath on Sunday, November 10th, 2024.

Multi-agency Operation Uses Facebook advert in Battle Against Unlicensed Waste Carriers

Neath Port Talbot Council Waste Enforcement, Licensing and Trading Standards Officers have been involved in a multi-agency operation to expose unlicensed waste carriers who are often behind fly-tipping and waste-arson offences.