Press Releases

Council to Launch New Foster Plus Step Down Scheme

Neath Port Talbot Council is set to launch its new Foster Plus Step Down scheme, designed to support the transition of young people in care from children’s homes to local foster families.

Bletchley Park veteran attends school’s celebration of award for supporting armed forces families

A Neath Port Talbot primary school which has created a positive and welcoming environment for “Little Troopers” – the children of armed forces personnel - has received a prestigious Silver Award.

Neath Port Talbot Council is looking to the future at the Aberavon Seafront!

Neath Port Talbot Council is seeking people’s views on how the Aberavon Seafront should develop in future to meet the needs of residents and visitors.

Neath Port Talbot Council secures vital bus services despite funding cuts

After months of negotiations with transport companies Neath Port Talbot Council has been able to award 42 local bus service contracts, even managing to reinstate a number of vital services which had been cut or severely reduced.

Trader who sold ‘dangerous’ car is jailed and ordered to pay £2,000 compensation

A Skewen trader has received a six-month jail sentence for selling an unsafe vehicle after a complaint was made to Neath Port Talbot Council’s Trading Standards team via Citizens Advice.

Neath Port Talbot Council’s school cleaning team picks up national award

Neath Port Talbot Council’s school cleaning team has won a prestigious Association of Public Service Excellence (APSE) Building Cleaning Innovation Award for its new green approach.

Council Tax confusion – Neath Port Talbot Council statement

Neath Port Talbot Council has become aware of confusion about its budget proposals for the forthcoming 2024/25 financial year.

Statement on behalf of the Tata Steel / Port Talbot Transition Board - 1 February 2024

The Tata Steel / Port Talbot Transition Board met for the third time on Thursday 1 February 2024 at the company’s Port Talbot site.

Councillors back bold new strategies to tackle social care and homelessness in challenging times

Neath Port Talbot councillors have endorsed three new strategic plans to address issues in housing and homelessness, adult social care and children and young people's social care.

A breath-taking challenge in a breath-taking place - the Parc Margam 10k is back for 2024!

The third Parc Margam 10k run raising money for the Mayor of Neath Port Talbot’s Charity Fund is to get under way in the beautiful surroundings of Port Talbot’s Margam Country Park on Sunday, March 10th, 2024.