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Press Releases

  • Get ready for The Mayor of Neath Port Talbot Citizen Awards 2024!
    08 March 2024

    The annual Mayor of Neath Port Talbot Citizen Awards recognise unsung heroes from across NPT who make a real difference to our communities.

  • Neath Port Talbot 2024/25 budget approved prioritising schools, social services and the environment
    07 March 2024

    A FULL MEETING of Neath Port Talbot Council on Thursday, March 7th, 2024, has approved proposals for the county borough’s 2024/25 budget.

  • Gracie Jones inaugurated as Neath Port Talbot Council’s new Youth Mayor
    04 March 2024

    Neath Port Talbot Council’s Chief Executive Karen Jones has inaugurated Gracie Jones as the council’s new Youth Mayor at a ceremony held in the Civic Centre, Port Talbot, on St David’s Day, 2024.

  • How we can all help nature thrive in Neath Port Talbot
    04 March 2024

    The state of Nature in Neath Port Talbot and how we can all help improve it was the topic of discussion at a packed event in Neath’s Gwyn Hall.

  • Councillors asked to approve a budget protecting vital services in challenging financial times
    26 February 2024

    Despite unprecedented pressure on budgets and soaring demand for services, Neath Port Talbot Council hopes to deliver a 2024/25 budget without the significant jobs and service cuts being seen in many other parts of Wales.

  • Council set to host Landlord Support Event
    22 February 2024

    Neath Port Talbot Council is set to host a free event for landlords who own properties within the area. This event aims to provide valuable information into available support and funding opportunities.

  • Residents invited to get digital at community drop-in events
    21 February 2024

    A project aimed at bridging the digital divide and supporting residents through improved access to digital resources is inviting residents to attend its community drop-in events.

  • Neath Port Talbot Council and Swansea University sign Memorandum of Understanding
    20 February 2024

    Neath Port Talbot Council and Swansea University have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to help them work more closely on vital areas of common interest such as working effectively with industry and supporting the development of vital skills for the region.

  • Major Peatland Site Restored in Neath Port Talbot
    20 February 2024

    A large area of peatland, equivalent in size to 70 rugby pitches, has been successfully restored in Glyncorrwg, Neath Port Talbot. The Lost Peatlands of South Wales, a partnership project funded by the Heritage Lottery Fund, has been working to restore the 50-hectare site since February 2023.

  • Call to event organisers in Neath Port Talbot to apply to new fund
    19 February 2024

    Neath Port Talbot Council is inviting applications to its Heritage, Culture, Tourism and Events (HCTE) Fund for large and small scale events.