Press Releases

Neath Port Talbot Council to Discuss Future of Indoor Leisure Services

Neath Port Talbot Council is set to discuss the future of its indoor leisure services at the Education, Skills and Wellbeing Scrutiny Committee meeting on Thursday, 12th September.

Council set to increase capacity to respond to closure of the heavy end at Tata

Members of Neath Port Talbot Council were advised at a meeting of the full council on 4th September 2024 that the Council will play a key role in supporting businesses and people affected by changes at Tata Steel UK Ltd following a significant funding announcement made by the Secretary of State for Wales at the 8th meeting of the Tata Transition Board.

Digital Independence: NPT Service Helps Over 300 Residents

More than 300 residents from Neath Port Talbot have accessed a free service designed to help them remain independent in their own homes using technology.

Coming soon – a new £210,000 Aberavon Beach adventure playground with a spectacular Ocean Giant

A “destination” adventure playground attraction made partly of recycled ocean waste and featuring an 8.9m high play tower with climbing walls and a thrilling tube slide is coming to Aberavon Beach.

Council set to host Landlord Support Event

Neath Port Talbot Council is set to host a free event for landlords who rent out properties within the county borough. This event aims to provide valuable information into available support and funding opportunities.

Van-tastic! Council’s growing green fleet reaches 50-vehicle milestone

NEATH PORT TALBOT Council’s growing fleet of electric and low-emission vehicles now numbers 50 as it continues its drive towards a cleaner, greener future.

UK Shared Prosperity Fund Benefits Communities with Investment in 16 Skills based Projects!

The UK Shared Prosperity Funding for projects across Neath Port Talbot is aimed at enhancing core skills, aiding workforce progression, reducing economic inactivity, and addressing local skills gaps. The projects, spanning various sectors and areas of Neath Port Talbot, are designed to empower individuals and communities of varying ages, fostering economic resilience and prosperity, and encompass a wide range of initiatives tailored to the specific needs of local communities.

Schools in Neath Port Talbot celebrate GCSE results

Pupils in Neath Port Talbot have been rewarded for their efforts with results which fully reflect the commitment, determination and application they have put in over recent years. The majority of pupils in Neath Port Talbot achieved at least 5 A*-C GCSE grades or equivalent.

One for your diary – the Neath Food and Drink Festival returns for 2024!

The annual Neath Food and Drink Festival will be back in Neath Town Centre on Friday, October 4th and Saturday, October 5th, 2024 (10am – 5.30pm each day).

UK Shared Prosperity Fund Invests in Neath Port Talbot Numeracy Projects

UK Shared Prosperity Funding is making significant strides in addressing numeracy challenges faced by residents of Neath Port Talbot through its investment in eight innovative projects under the ‘Multiply’ programme. The projects offer free numeracy workshops and courses aimed at enhancing everyday maths skills for residents, irrespective of their background and in most cases their previous qualifications, thereby improving residents employment prospects and overall well-being.