Press Releases

Essential road works as part of scheme to tackle Afan Valley transport issues

Neath Port Talbot Council is progressing with its plans to tackle essential access/transport concerns, which if not undertaken could have major impacts on the residents of Abercregan and Glyncorrwg.

Can you help develop Neath Port Talbot’s new local strategy for culture?

Neath Port Talbot Council is working with arts consultants Counterculture to develop a new local strategy for culture encompassing heritage, sports, tourism and arts.

Welsh Government urged to retain funding for bus routes

Neath Port Talbot Council has responded to the joint statement issued by the Welsh Government, the Welsh Local Government Association (WLGA), the Confederation of Passenger Transport and Coach and Bus Association Cymru on Friday 10th February 2023.

New bar and restaurant for Neath’s new leisure centre and library site

Popular UK bar and restaurant company Loungers is opening a new venue in the Neath Leisure Centre and Library complex which has just opened to the public in Neath’s town centre.

Discussion will focus on skills and training needed for Wales's green revolution

A round table discussion at the Swansea University Bay Campus on February 17th will begin a major examination of how best to maximise the skills and training needed for the fast expanding green economy in South West Wales.

Neath Port Talbot Council signs up to Healthy Travel Charter

Neath Port Talbot Council has become the latest organisation to sign up to the Swansea Bay Healthy Travel Charter.

Online or on paper – have your say on NPT Council’s Draft Budget 2023-24

An online questionnaire, an online public meeting and paper questionnaires and feedback boxes in public buildings around the county borough - Neath Port Talbot Council is offering a number options for people to have their say on its draft budget proposals for 2023-24.

Second Parc Margam 10K run will raise funds for Mayor’s Charity Fund

The Second 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 12th, 2023.

Success for Recruitment Information Support Day for Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic community

Organisers of a Recruitment Information Day for Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic people say they are happy with the success of the event which was aimed at making members of the ethnic minority community more comfortable with applying for jobs at Neath Port Talbot Council.

Momentum gathers behind transformational bid for Celtic Freeport

From Manufacturing Wales to Tata Steel UK, Ledwood Mechanical Engineering to RWE, Floventis to NPTC Group of Colleges, momentum is gathering behind a freeport bid that will accelerate Wales’ decarbonisation and act as a catalyst for the transformation of Wales’ industrial cluster.