Press Releases

Multi-million pound Neath Port Talbot school projects up for discussion

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.

Empty shop in Neath Town Centre conservation area gets a makeover thanks to grant funding

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.

‘Miss School, Miss Out’: Council launches campaign to improve school attendance

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.

New ‘Library of Things’ scheme helps residents to save money and reduce waste

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.

One of the best – public chooses Margam Country Park as one of UK’s top green spaces

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.

Cabinet approves Biodiversity Duty Plan – protecting nature and enhancing wellbeing

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.

Major opportunity for house builders as Neath Port Talbot Council reboots its vital development plan

Neath Port Talbot Council has announced a new chapter in its development journey with a re-launch of its latest Local Development Plan (LDP).

Death of Councillor Marcia Spooner – statement

The Leader of Neath Port Talbot Council, Cllr Steve Hunt, says Cllr Marcia Spooner who died on Sunday (October 29th, 2023) will be greatly missed.

£1.7m funding programme to revitalise Neath Port Talbot’s valleys and villages is now open

NEATH Port Talbot Council is inviting project proposals to its Valleys and Villages Prosperity Fund (VVPF).

Help with the cost of living: Support available in Neath Port Talbot this winter

Neath Port Talbot Council reaffirms its commitment to supporting residents through the ongoing cost of living crisis, ensuring that essential assistance is available to those facing financial challenges this winter.