Press Releases

Ex primary school gets new life as net zero flagship centre - supported by UK Shared Prosperity Fund

The former Cwmgors Primary School building, which closed in 2015, will soon re-open its doors to the local community as energy charity Awel Aman Tawe (AAT) realises ambitions for the building as a Net Zero Community Hub.

Council faces growing funding gap after lower than expected central funding to pay for services

Neath Port Talbot Council is facing a tougher than expected task in reaching a balanced 2024/25 budget.

Statement from Neath Port Talbot Council Leader following Tata announcement of job losses

“We will be standing shoulder to shoulder with the many people, businesses and communities affected by this announcement.”

Council seeks views on proposed walking, cycling and wheeling routes in Sandfields, Port Talbot

Neath Port Talbot (NPT) council is currently looking to gain feedback on eleven proposed routes for walking, cycling and wheeling (active travel) in the Sandfields area of Port Talbot.

Council to help fund transformation of landmark former Royal British Legion building

Neath Port Talbot Council is to help fund a major refurbishment of the landmark former Royal British Legion building in Eastland Road, Neath.

Council chief executive announces retirement

Neath Port Talbot Council’s Chief Executive has announced that she will retire towards the end of 2024. Karen Jones has worked for the Council in a variety of senior roles for over 20 years and took up the role of Chief Executive in 2020 where she has led the Council from the height of the pandemic into recovery.

Neath Port Talbot – a look back at 2023

With major heritage investments, a futuristic “green school” approval and clinching the Celtic Freeport bid which promises billions in investment and thousands of green jobs, 2023 looked like being quite a year for Neath Port Talbot Council.

Heartwarming Appreciation Event for Neath Port Talbot’s hard working Foster Carers

Foster Carers from all over Neath Port Talbot have been honoured for their all-important work at an Appreciation Event held at the Glynclydach Hotel in Neath Abbey.

Tributes paid after death of long serving Neath Port Talbot councillor Sheila Penry

The Leader of Neath Port Talbot Council, Cllr Steve Hunt and the council’s Welsh Labour Group Leader, Cllr Rob Jones, have paid tribute to Cllr Sheila Penry who died over the Christmas Holiday period.

Have your say on street light energy saving suggestions

People in Neath Port Talbot are being asked for their views on the dimming of high wattage LED street lights by 25% across the county borough and/or switching off lights between 1am and 5am in appropriate areas to cut energy costs.