Press Releases

Heartwarming Appreciation Event for Neath Port Talbot’s hard working Foster Carers

Foster Carers from all over Neath Port Talbot have been honoured for their all-important work at an Appreciation Event held at the Glynclydach Hotel in Neath Abbey.

Tributes paid after death of long serving Neath Port Talbot councillor Sheila Penry

The Leader of Neath Port Talbot Council, Cllr Steve Hunt and the council’s Welsh Labour Group Leader, Cllr Rob Jones, have paid tribute to Cllr Sheila Penry who died over the Christmas Holiday period.

Have your say on street light energy saving suggestions

People in Neath Port Talbot are being asked for their views on the dimming of high wattage LED street lights by 25% across the county borough and/or switching off lights between 1am and 5am in appropriate areas to cut energy costs.

We’d like to hear from you on our 2024/25 draft budget proposals

Neath Port Talbot Council’s Cabinet has approved a period of public consultation over its draft 2024/25 budget proposals.

Council commits to making it easier for staff to balance work and foster caring

Neath Port Talbot Council has committed to making it easier for its staff to balance work and foster caring by becoming a ‘Foster Friendly Employer’.

Nearly 300 young people from Neath Port Talbot receive Duke of Edinburgh’s Awards

More than 280 young people have been presented with Bronze, Silver or Gold awards at the 2023 Neath Port Talbot Duke of Edinburgh’s Award presentation evening held on December 14th, 2023 at Port Talbot’s Princess of Wales Theatre.

Man pays heavy price for depositing trailer containing over a tonne of waste

A licensed waste carrier who deposited a trailer containing more than a tonne of assorted waste at the pedestrian access to Neath’s Cwrt Herbert Playing Fields, has been ordered to pay £1200 for waste offences by Swansea Crown Court.

Council aims for 2024/25 budget protecting jobs and vital services despite tough conditions

Despite soaring energy costs, inflation-related pay pressures and unprecedented demands on services, Neath Port Talbot Council hopes to deliver a balanced 2024/25 budget with no significant cuts to services and no substantial staff job losses.

Valleys Transport Goes Electric!

A local community transport organisation is celebrating a successful funding bid to bring its fleet into the 21st Century.

Doorstep Trader Warning to Neath Port Talbot Residents

Neath Port Talbot Council is warning residents to beware of traders “cold calling” at their homes.