Press Releases
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£1.7m funding programme to revitalise Neath Port Talbot’s valleys and villages is now open01 November 2023
NEATH Port Talbot Council is inviting project proposals to its Valleys and Villages Prosperity Fund (VVPF).
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Help with the cost of living: Support available in Neath Port Talbot this winter01 November 2023
Neath Port Talbot Council reaffirms its commitment to supporting residents through the ongoing cost of living crisis, ensuring that essential assistance is available to those facing financial challenges this winter.
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Man who fly-tipped waste failing to pay fixed penalty is sentenced to pay nearly £1,30031 October 2023
A PORT Talbot man who fly-tipped green waste near the centre of the town and failed to pay a Fixed Penalty Notice (FPN) ended up being sentenced to pay a fine, costs and a victim impact surcharge totalling £1,288.38.
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Neath Port Talbot festival salutes the Armed Forces Community26 October 2023
The popular Mayor of Neath Port Talbot’s Armed Forces Festival returns to Neath Port Talbot in October and November.
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Funding announced for S W Wales ‘Launchpad’— driving growth in renewable technologies23 October 2023
‘Launchpad: net zero industry, South West Wales’ — a partner project which builds on the success of the region’s well-established South Wales Industrial Cluster (SWIC) — is set to benefit from up to £7.5m of new investment to drive the area’s innovation and business growth in renewable technologies.
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You heard it here first! Iconic song added to West End Star’s repertoire20 October 2023
West End singing star Sophie Evans has added ‘We'll Meet Again’ to her repertoire and will give her first ever public performance of it later this month in Port Talbot.
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Council Leader's statement to Tata Steel/ Port Talbot Transition Board 19 October 202319 October 2023
The Tata Steel/ Port Talbot Transition Board met for the first time on Thursday, October 19 at the company’s Port Talbot site where it agreed the ways of working, its terms of reference and membership of the board.
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Statement on behalf of the Tata Steel/ Port Talbot Transition Board19 October 2023
Tata Steel announced proposals in September to invest £1.25 billion, including a UK Government grant worth up to £500 million, to enable greener steel production at Port Talbot. A Transition Board has now been established to support the people, businesses and communities affected by the proposed transition to low-CO₂ steelmaking.
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Council announces successful recipients of the new NPT Community Heritage Fund19 October 2023
A school, a chapel, a community trust and a community library are among the successful applicants in the latest round of funding from Neath Port Talbot Council’s new Community Heritage Fund.
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Funding available to tackle food poverty in Neath Port Talbot17 October 2023
Applications from community groups and organisations whose aim is to support people struggling with food poverty and the prevention of food poverty can now be submitted online.