Press Releases

Dog fouling spotted by enforcement officers costs owner £387.52

A woman from Banwen ended up paying £387.52 after her dog was seen fouling an area of grass by two Neath Port Talbot Council enforcement officers who had been patrolling in a van.

New safe space for young people in Neath town centre

Neath Port Talbot Council and the Police & Crime Commissioner for South Wales have joined forces to create a new, safe space for young people in Neath town centre.

City Deal portfolio recognised for positive impact across region by winning top industry awards

The Swansea Bay City Deal, which is starting to transform South West Wales into a prosperous and sustainable region for its residents to work and live has gained recognition by winning several prestigious industry awards over the last 12 months

Free primary school meals to be rolled out to Neath Port Talbot children in years 3 and 4

An additional 1,908 primary school children in years 3 and 4 are set to receive free school meals in Neath Port Talbot.

Freeport status will put region at forefront of global green energy revolution says Deputy Leader

The new Celtic Freeport will put south west Wales at the forefront of the world’s green energy revolution, the Deputy Leader of Neath Port Talbot Council, Cllr Alun Llewelyn, told a special meeting of the council on Thursday, March 23rd , 2023.

Green light for transformational Celtic Freeport bid

The Celtic Freeport private-public bid consortium has reacted to today’s announcement it has been shortlisted by the UK and Welsh Governments for freeport status.

Annual Palm Sunday Remembrance Service returns to Margam Crematorium for 2023

Neath Port Talbot Council wishes to remind residents that the annual Palm Sunday Service for those cremated at Margam Crematorium is resuming.

Funding Success Boosts Accessibility in Margam Country Park

The Friends of Margam Park are delighted to have been awarded funding as part of the Mynydd Brombil Wind Farm Community Benefit Fund to purchase three brand new all-terrain mobility scooters.

Council to begin natural flood management scheme in woodland close to Gnoll Country Park

Neath Port Talbot Council is due to start work on a natural flood management scheme amongst trees planted by Coed Cadw (Woodland Trust) at Brynau Farm next to Gnoll Country Park.

Get ready for the Second Mayor’s Citizen Awards!

The date has been set for the second annual Mayor of Neath Port Talbot Citizen Awards!