Press Releases

Abbey Primary School children star in official opening ceremony

The £11m Abbey Primary School has been officially opened at a ceremony held on Friday (5th May).

Neath Port Talbot Council issues call for UK Shared Prosperity Fund projects

Neath Port Talbot Council is seeking applications for projects that can be delivered as part of the UK Shared Prosperity Fund (UKSPF) on a dedicated website which is now ‘live’.

Actions agreed in Well-being Plan 2023-28 to build the Neath Port Talbot we all want

A detailed path has been agreed towards improving health and wellbeing across Neath Port Talbot over the next five years.

Neath Port Talbot Youth Service receives national quality mark

Neath Port Talbot (NPT) Youth Service have become the latest recipients of the Quality Mark for Youth Work (QMYW) in Wales, receiving their Silver award at a special presentation event last week.

Council Leader praises successful Neath Schools Under-11s rugby team

The Leader of Neath Port Talbot Council, Cllr Steve Hunt, has given his congratulations to the Neath Schools Under-11s rugby team which won the prestigious DC Thomas Bowl Final at Cardiff’s Principality Stadium.

Neath Port Talbot Council’s 24/7, 365 days a year monitored CCTV system ‘goes live’

Following a significant investment by Neath Port Talbot Council, its Closed-Circuit Television (CCTV) camera network has been completely replaced with a modern high-tech solution, which includes a state of the art central command centre.

Minister visits Neath’s new library and leisure centre to make town centres statement

Julie James, Minister for Climate Change in the Welsh Government, visited Neath on Tuesday, May 2nd, 2023, to see how regeneration can help town centres thrive.

Dog owners reminded 2023 Aberavon Beach Public Space Protection Order comes in on May 1st

Dog owners are being reminded the annual Public Space Protection Order (PSPO) covering Aberavon Beach and its promenade comes into effect on May 1st and lasts until September 30th ,2023.

Mayor of Neath Port Talbot Citizen Awards 2023 – Margam Orangery

The Mayor of Neath Port Talbot Citizen Awards 2023 recognised and rewarded individuals and community groups who make a real difference to neighbourhoods and communities here in Neath Port Talbot.

Information about refuse and recycling collections - May Day and Coronation Bank Holidays

• Week commencing Monday 1st May 2023 NO CHANGE to your collection services. All collections will take place on your normal day.