Press Releases

Aberavon Public Space Protection Orders come into force on May 1st, 2024

Dog walkers are reminded that two Public Spaces Protection Orders (PSPOs) will be enforced at Aberavon Beach from Wednesday 1st May 2024. These orders exclude dogs from certain areas of the beach and require dogs to be kept on a lead when on the Promenade. The enforcement period extends until September 30th, 2024.

Statement on behalf of the Tata Steel / Port Talbot Transition Board - 25 April 2024

The Tata Steel / Port Talbot Transition Board met for the fifth time on 25 April 2024. The Board received an update from Tata Steel UK on their decarbonisation project.

Neath Port Talbot Council Celebrates Official Opening of Cimla Common Playground Refurbishment

Neath Port Talbot Council has officially opened its latest refurbished playground at Cimla Common, following a heartfelt request from pupils at Crynallt Primary School. The playground marks a significant enhancement in play facilities for families and children in the local area.

Mayor officially opens new facilities at community charity Bulldogs BCA

The Mayor of Neath Port Talbot Cllr Chris Williams has officially opened a new extension at the Baglan Moors based charity Bulldogs Boxing and Community Activities.

New Bus Service Enables Residents to Pay Respects to Loved Ones

Neath Port Talbot Council has announced a new bus route that will enable those who rely on public transport to pay their respects to loved ones at Margam Crematorium.

Residents’ views sought on improving Neath Port Talbot’s recycling rates

Neath Port Talbot residents are to be consulted on a series of potential measures to help ensure the Council exceeds the Welsh Government’s latest 70% recycling target.

New Celtic Freeport Chief Executive pays a visit to Neath Port Talbot

The first permanent Chief Executive of the Celtic Freeport, Luciana Ciubotariu, has paid a visit to Neath Port Talbot before officially taking up her new role in May.

Neath Port Talbot’s Coastal Connections Project – Empowering People and Restoring Nature

Thanks to funding from the Welsh Government’s Coastal Capacities and Local Places for Nature schemes, Neath Port Talbot Council is announcing its newest project - Coastal Connections!

Dramatic Heart of Wales launches group travel itineraries

The Dramatic Heart of Wales – the tourism team at Neath Port Talbot Council – recently attended the British Tourism and Travel Show [BTTS] to mark the launch of group travel itineraries designed to welcome more visitors to the region.

Funding boost for plan to consider long-term future for the Neath and Tennant Canals

Neath Port Talbot Council has secured £113,850 from The National Lottery Heritage Fund’s Heritage Places initiative to support the development of the Canal Connections/ Cysylltiadau Camlesi project.