Press Releases

We’re better together so join us on the next stage of our conversation to shape the future of NPT

Neath Port Talbot Council is urging residents to get involved in helping the area recover from the Coronavirus pandemic by getting involved in the next phase of its Let’s Talk campaign.

Update for Skewen residents from the Coal Authority (Wednesday 22 December)

Update for Skewen residents from the Coal Authority (Wednesday 22 December)

Ystalyfera flood alleviation scheme heading for completion

A major part of a £700,000 drainage project in Ystalyfera which will reduce the flood risk to residents of the Varteg Estate has now been completed.

£9m third phase of improvement programme completes Welsh medium Swansea Valley school renewal

Pupils and staff at a Swansea Valley Welsh medium school are about to move into new £9m facilities which include a concert hall, canteen and kitchen, extra classrooms, a music and drama centre and modern sports pitches.

New expanded Work Station ready to help more people into work

A major extension to the Port Talbot based Work Station, an important asset in the drive to help those seeking employment and training, has been officially opened by Neath Port Talbot Council’s Leader Cllr Ted Latham and Chief Executive Karen Jones.

£1.14m Improvement scheme completed at Ysgol Gynradd Gymraeg Tyle’r Ynn

Pupils and staff at Ysgol Gynradd Gymraeg Tyle’r Ynn in Briton Ferry are benefiting from the successful completion of a school improvement project which has seen the provision of two extra classrooms and new Welsh medium childcare provision.

Update for Skewen residents from the Coal Authority (Friday 10 December)

Update for Skewen residents from the Coal Authority (Friday 10 December)

Update for Skewen residents from the Coal Authority (Friday 3 December)

Update for Skewen residents from the Coal Authority (Friday 3 December)

More room and new childcare setting for Neath Port Talbot Council Welsh-medium primary school

Pupils at Neath Port Talbot Council’s Welsh-medium 3-11 primary school Ysgol Gynradd Gymraeg (YGG) Cwmllynfell are enjoying extra space and modernised facilities after the successful completion of a £640,000 renewal project.

The multi-million pound projects which will help Neath Port Talbot meet Post Covid-era challenges

New and refurbished schools, the major redevelopment of Neath’s town centre, the building of a self powering technology centre to attract new jobs and investment and the nearly completed Plaza Cinema project in Port Talbot.