Press Releases
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Council launches round two of multi-million pound Port Talbot Waterfront Property Development Fund23 November 2023
Neath Port Talbot Council is inviting expressions of interest for the second round of funding from the Property Development Fund (PDF) focusing on the dynamic Port Talbot Waterfront area, which takes in Harbourside, Baglan Energy Park and Baglan Industrial Estate.
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Funding to be sought for multi-million pound Neath Port Talbot school projects22 November 2023
A SERIES of major school building and refurbishment projects could be under way in Neath Port Talbot including a new-build replacement for the evacuated Godre’rgraig Primary School and a new build special school to replace Ysgol Hendrefelin.
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£27m granted for projects to regenerate Port Talbot and restore historic bridge22 November 2023
Port Talbot has received more than £27m in the latest round of UK Government Levelling Up funding.
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Council and unions appeal for end to abuse and aggression towards hard working housing staff17 November 2023
Neath Port Talbot Council's housing staff who work tirelessly to find accommodation solutions in the midst of a worsening homelessness situation are facing a worrying surge in aggression and abuse.
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Multi-million pound Neath Port Talbot school projects up for discussion14 November 2023
A SERIES of major school building and refurbishment projects could be under way in Neath Port Talbot including a new-build replacement for the evacuated Godre’rgraig Primary School and a new build special school to replace Ysgol Hendrefelin.
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Empty shop in Neath Town Centre conservation area gets a makeover thanks to grant funding13 November 2023
A former clothes shop in the centre of Neath which had been vacant for many years has been successfully renovated and turned into a People’s Dispensary for Sick Animals (PDSA) centre thanks to funding from the Welsh Government.
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‘Miss School, Miss Out’: Council launches campaign to improve school attendance10 November 2023
Neath Port Talbot Council has launched a campaign to highlight the importance of school attendance to help ensure that all children and young people get the best possible start in life. The ‘Miss School, Miss Out’ campaign aims to raise awareness about the benefits of school attendance, provide information on how families can prevent absences, and highlight the available support for parents.
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New ‘Library of Things’ scheme helps residents to save money and reduce waste10 November 2023
The first 'Library of Things' scheme in Neath Port Talbot has officially opened at Sandfields Library, offering residents a chance to save money and reduce waste.
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One of the best – public chooses Margam Country Park as one of UK’s top green spaces09 November 2023
PARK users across the UK have voted for Margam Country Park as one of their most impressive green spaces in the 2023 Green Flag People’s Choice Awards.
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Cabinet approves Biodiversity Duty Plan – protecting nature and enhancing wellbeing09 November 2023
Neath Port Talbot Council's Cabinet has approved the authority’s updated Biodiversity Duty Plan (2023-2026), a blueprint for conserving and enriching the wealth of nature thriving in the County Borough.