Press Releases

Shopmobility offers new seaside and pick-up services

Neath Port Talbot Shopmobility is introducing an Aberavon Seafront mobility scooter service for the first time and is also offering to make life easier for customers with a new door-to-door pick-up initiative.

Voters urged to check they’re election ready before it's too late

Anyone wanting to vote in the general election on 4 July, must be registered to vote before the deadline on midnight 18 June.

How Neath Port Talbot is working together to fight racism

A packed event in Neath has heard how Neath Port Talbot Council is strengthening its commitment to tackling racism.

After the 2024 Urdd Eisteddfod at Meifod attention now turns to next year’s event in Margam

More than 400 pupils from Neath Port Talbot schools took part in the 2024 National Urdd Eisteddfod at Meifod which ended last week.

D-Day Landings Commemorated in Spectacular Shopping Centre Display

Port Talbot’s Aberafan Shopping Centre has unveiled a spectacular “beach scene” display commemorating the World War Two Normandy Landings.

Centenarian Kathleen gets her second medal for keeping Britain’s wartime Spitfires flying

A 100-year-old woman whose mechanical skills helped keep Britain’s legendary Spitfire fighters flying during World War Two has been given a replacement for the long-lost medal she received for her work.

DIGITAL INNOVATIONS EVENT SETS A HIGH BAR FOR FUTURE PROSPECTS

The event that was attended by industry experts, service providers as well as both Welsh and UK Government representatives, outlined how large investments into digital innovations and better connectivity will bring continued prosperity to the Swansea Bay City Deal region.

Series of drop-in events aims to help town centre businesses thrive

Neath Port Talbot Council is holding drop-in events to give town centre business operators valuable information on grants, business support and other resources to help their ventures thrive.

Council Launches Fund to Support Community Organisations to Establish Warm Spaces

Neath Port Talbot Council is inviting community organisations to apply for a one-off grant of £1500 to support the delivery of Warm Welcome Spaces for residents who may be struggling with the cost of living or who are at risk of feeling isolated.

Cwmavon Road Closure Notice

Depot Road in Cwmavon will be closed in both directions for two weeks starting on Tuesday 28th May. There will also be limited access to a separate section of Depot Road and Ty’r Owen Row during this period. The closures are necessary for essential road resurfacing and maintenance works.