Press Releases

Council Leader welcomes release of millions to protect steel supply chain businesses and workers

NEATH PORT TALBOT Council Leader, Cllr Steve Hunt, has given his full backing to the UK Government’s immediate release of £13.5m to support supply chain businesses and workers affected by Tata Steel’s decision to transition to greener steelmaking.

Neath Port Talbot Schools Celebrate Outstanding A-Level Success

Students and teachers at Ysgol Gymraeg Ystalyfera–Bro Dur and St. Joseph’s Roman Catholic Sixth Form Centre in Port Talbot, the two schools in Neath Port Talbot offering post-16 education, are being congratulated for their 2024 achievements.

Preparations have started for the Mayor of Neath Port Talbot’s Armed Forces Festival 2024

Planning is under way for the Mayor of Neath Port Talbot’s Armed Forces Festival 2024.

Cabinet adopts new Events Policy including creation of a Neath Port Talbot Film Office

Thanks to its stunning, varied scenery, sweeping landscapes and first class road and rail connections, Neath Port Talbot has been the backdrop to a long line-up of favourite TV shows and movies.

Cabinet approves first step towards finding future use for Community and Enterprise Centre

Members of Neath Port Talbot’s Council’s Cabinet have begun the process of finding a new use for the Cross Community and Enterprise Centre in Pontardawe.

Council unveils its Welsh Language Standards Annual Report

With Neath Port Talbot Council preparing to host the Urdd Eisteddfod in Margam Country Park in 2025, the authority has published its Welsh Language Standards Annual Report for 2023/24.

Leader welcomes success of Glamorgan Cricket Club’s visit to Neath’s Gnoll Ground

The leader of Neath Port Talbot Council, Cllr Steve Hunt, has welcomed Glamorgan Cricket Club’s recent visit to Neath for two one day matches which attracted thousands of visitors.

Council’s two-phase £3.5m Glynneath flood alleviation scheme is completed

The £3.5m Glynneath Flood Alleviation Scheme which has protected 251 homes and 23 non-residential properties from flooding has now been completed.

Neath Port Talbot Council boosts digital innovation network with Global Centre of Rail Excellence

Neath Port Talbot Council is pleased to announce the Global Centre of Rail Excellence (GCRE) has agreed to host one of the Long Range Wide Area Network (LoRaWAN) gateways that forms part of the wider Swansea Bay City Region Digital Innovation Network at its 700-hectare site near Onllwyn.

Frances O’Brien appointed new Chief Executive of Neath Port Talbot Council

NEATH PORT TALBOT COUNCIL has appointed Frances O’Brien as its new Chief Executive Officer to replace outgoing CEO Karen Jones who announced her decision to retire earlier this year.