Press Releases

Council steps in to help as two crucial bus services are cancelled

Neath Port Talbot Council has arranged for two free to all shuttle vehicles to act as a temporary last-minute solution to the axing by a local transport company of two vital bus services.

Craig Gwladus’s heritage conservation work to feature on ITV’s Coast and Country

Neath Port Talbot County Borough Council is delighted to announce that Craig Gwladus Country Park in Cilfrew, Neath, will soon feature in an episode of the popular ITV Coast and Country series, hosted by weather presenter Ruth Dodsworth.

Green Flags Fly High Across NPT Parks

A large number of parks and green spaces across Neath Port Talbot have once again reached the high standards required to fly the coveted Green Flag.

Young people get important safety advice with Crucial Crew

More than 1500 school pupils across Neath Port Talbot have attended a series of workshops aimed at developing vital safety skills.

Council adopts innovative new Digital Strategy to underpin the transformation of service delivery

Neath Port Talbot Council has approved a new Digital Data and Technology (DDaT) Strategy to ensure services are delivered to residents using the very latest digital approaches and technologies

Council wins prestigious Silver Award from Ministry of Defence

Neath Port Talbot Council has been awarded a Silver Award from the Ministry of Defence’s Employer Recognition Scheme (ERS) - one of only 17 major Welsh employers to have received the Silver Award this year.

Let’s Keep Talking - Together we are NPT

Neath Port Talbot Council is stepping up its efforts to get people’s views on what matters most to them so their feedback can be used to ensure the council’s future planning and priority setting aligns with what is needed and will help shape its decision making at what is a challenging time.

Neath Port Talbot Council charges towards the future with growing fleet of Electric Vehicles

Here are some of Neath Port Talbot Council’s fast growing stable of Electric Vehicles aimed at improving the environment and cutting fuel costs when it comes to transport.

Public Announcement: Bus Funding

The Leader of Neath Port Talbot Council, Cllr Steve Hunt, says it is “imperative” the Welsh Government maintains funding for local bus networks as some bus companies have cancelled routes leaving communities without a bus service.

Secretary of State opens Neath Port Talbot’s award winning energy positive Bay Technology Centre

The award winning, energy positive Bay Technology Centre at the Baglan Energy Park has been officially opened by Secretary of State for Wales the Rt Hon David TC Davies MP.