Press Releases

Council’s Cabinet could approve a £2m Hardship Relief Scheme to combat cost of living crisis

As well as a proposed Council Tax freeze and multi-million investments to help the local economy’s recovery process, Neath Port Talbot Council’s Cabinet will next Monday consider setting up a £2m Hardship Relief Scheme to help those hardest hit by the cost of living crisis.

Update for Skewen Residents from the Coal Authority (25 February 2022)

Update for Skewen Residents from the Coal Authority (25 February 2022)

Building for the future – capital strategy to plough £140m into Neath Port Talbot in three years

Neath Port Talbot Council’s Cabinet is being asked to approve an ambitious capital spending strategy worth more than £140m over the next three years to give the local economy a major boost as it starts recovering from the effects of the Covid-19 pandemic.

Ground-breaking budget and recovery plan to be considered next week

A council tax freeze together with a number of other proposals designed to help address the cost of living crisis and help the county borough recover, look set to be on the cards for Neath Port Talbot residents next year. Councillors are due to consider what is being described as a ground-breaking budget next week.

The Queen’s Platinum Jubilee 2022 in Neath Port Talbot

This year sees Her Majesty The Queen become the first British Monarch to celebrate a Platinum Jubilee - marking 70 years on the throne.

Nominations wanted for the Mayor of Neath Port Talbot Community Covid Response Awards

The Mayor of Neath Port Talbot Community Covid Response Awards have been launched to recognise and reward outstanding contributions of individuals, groups and organisations in our community during the Covid-19 pandemic.

Storm Eunice - information

Neath Port Talbot Council is urging residents to take care as Storm Eunice hits Wales today.

Update for Skewen Residents from the Coal Authority (17 February 2022)

Update for Skewen Residents from the Coal Authority (17 February 2022)

A breathtaking run in breathtaking surroundings - the very first Parc Margam 10k

The very first 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 13th.

Council Welfare Rights Unit raises £5m extra in benefits - ensure you get your entitlement!

With the cost of living soaring, families across Neath Port Talbot are being urged to seek advice from their local Welfare Rights Unit to ensure they get all the benefits they are eligible for.