Press Releases

South-West Wales launches a freeport bid consortium

A freeport bid consortium consisting of Associated British Ports, Neath Port Talbot Council, Pembrokeshire County Council and the Port of Milford Haven has been launched to explore the case for a green freeport in South-West Wales.

Update for Skewen Residents from the Coal Authority (16 September 2022)

Update for Skewen Residents from the Coal Authority (16 September 2022)

Day of State Funeral – council service updates

Neath Port Talbot Council has published its service arrangements for Monday 19th September, following the UK Government’s announcement that the day of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II’s State Funeral, will be an additional national bank holiday.

Council expresses sorrow at death of Queen and extends sympathy to Royal Family

Members of Neath Port Talbot Council have adopted a resolution expressing their profound sorrow at the passing of Queen Elizabeth II and extending their deepest sympathy to His Majesty King Charles III and members of the Royal Family.

Neath Port Talbot Proclamation Ceremony

A ceremony to mark the Proclamation of His Majesty King Charles III’s accession to the throne following the death of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II was held in Neath Port Talbot on Sunday (11th September 2022).

Proclamation Ceremony in Neath Port Talbot County Borough

A ceremony to mark the Proclamation of His Majesty King Charles III’s Accession to the Throne following the death of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II will be held at 2.30 pm in Neath Port Talbot on Sunday, 11th September 2022.

Tributes from the Mayor of Neath Port Talbot and Council Leader Steve Hunt

The Mayor of Neath Port Talbot, Councillor Robert Wood and the Leader of Neath Port Talbot Council, Councillor Steve Hunt, have paid tribute following the announcement by Buckingham Palace of the death of Her Majesty, Queen Elizabeth II.

Chocks away! – Wales and the Battle of Britain Exhibition is open at the Aberafan Shopping Centre

The Wales and the Battle of Britain Touring Exhibition has been officially opened this week (Mon 5 September) by the Mayor of Neath Port Talbot, Councillor Robert Wood.

Update for Skewen Residents from the Coal Authority (2 September 2022)

Update for Skewen Residents from the Coal Authority (2 September 2022)

Council calls for Government help as it faces an estimated rise in energy costs of more than £8m

Neath Port Talbot Council is facing an estimated rise in energy costs of more than £8m.