Press Releases

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.

Council wins major All-Wales award for successful Plaza re-development project

Neath Port Talbot Council’s successful conversion of the Grade II listed Plaza Cinema building into a community hub, business centre and gym run by the YMCA has won a top award.

Baglan Primary School’s Bronze Award for supporting the children of armed forces families

A Neath Port Talbot primary school which has created a positive environment for the children of armed forces personnel has received a prestigious award.

Rainbow Coalition roadshows on the financial position

Neath Port Talbot Council’s Rainbow Coalition members will be holding roadshows to discuss the current turbulent economic conditions and what these could mean for the council and for council services.

Statement on behalf of the Tata Steel / Port Talbot Transition Board - 30 November 2023

The Tata Steel / Port Talbot Transition Board met for the second time on Thursday 30 November at the company’s Port Talbot site, where it agreed the remit and membership of the two sub-groups for People, Skills, and Business; and for Place and Regeneration.

Freeport, new leisure facilities and tourism money among council achievements in tough year

Securing the multi-million pound Celtic Freeport, opening Neath’s new swimming pool, leisure centre and library complex and securing more than £17m in Levelling Up money for the Vale of Neath tourism corridor.

New look for Victoria Gardens children’s play area is completed

A £22,000 refurbishment of the children’s play area in Neath’s town centre Victoria Gardens has been successfully carried out with funding from Neath Port Talbot Council