Press Releases

Feeling the heat – council dealing with steel jobs crisis looking for ways to keep services going

WHILE PREPARING for the seismic economic shock of thousands of Tata Steel and supply chain job losses, Neath Port Talbot Council is also facing a multi-million-pound gap in its 2025/26 budget.

New store opens at iconic Neath Indoor Market with another newcomer opening soon

NEATH INDOOR MARKET has welcomed an exciting new store which has been officially opened by the Leader of Neath Port Talbot Council, Cllr Steve Hunt.

Council seeks views on proposed Neath to Cimla walking, cycling and wheeling route

Neath Port Talbot Council is inviting residents for feedback on a proposed Active Travel plan aimed at enhancing pedestrian, cycling and wheeling infrastructure between Neath and Cimla.

Opening Doors to Cleaner, Greener Homes

Neath Port Talbot Council in partnership with Tai Tarian and Cardiff University’s Welsh School of Architecture has secured £250,000 from the UK Governments Shared Prosperity Fund (UKSPF) to create Swansea Bay’s first Homes As Power Stations’ (HAPS) demonstration houses that will inform and inspire the wider industry and local residents to support the acceleration in the use of technology to create cleaner, greener, more energy efficient homes.

Coming soon to Neath Port Talbot - The Stand-Up for South Wales Comedy Festival!

The first ever Stand-Up for South Wales Comedy Festival is on the way.

Swansea Bay City Deal awards dark fibre network contract to boost digital connectivity across region

Swansea Bay City Deal has appointed Virgin Media O2 Business to build a dedicated dark fibre network to 36 public sector sites throughout Swansea and Neath Port Talbot. The new network will improve digital connectivity across the region with local authorities, healthcare and education partners all benefiting.

Tickets now on sale for the Mayor of Neath Port Talbot’s Remembrance Concert 2024

After proving a very popular choice for last year’s successful event, singer, songwriter and radio and TV presenter Mal Pope will host the 2024 Mayor of Neath Port Talbot’s Remembrance Concert.

UK Shared Prosperity Fund provides £1.5m boost to Valleys and Villages throughout Neath Port Talbot

Neath Port Talbot Council has awarded £1,473,357 of the UK Governments Shared Prosperity Fund (UKSPF) to a variety of projects across its Valleys and Villages during 2023 and 2024, creating new businesses, new jobs and providing a much-needed boost to our local communities.

Come on up! Afan Forest Park Visitor Centre is open for business

UP AND COMING chef Lloyd Ryland and local multi-business entrepreneur Ryan Thomas have joined forces to upgrade the offer for visitors at Neath Port Talbot’s popular Afan Forest Park Visitor Centre.

Get ready for Neath’s Great September fair 2024!

Final arrangements are being put in place for Neath’s historic Great September Fair – one of the oldest chartered fairs in Europe.