Press Releases

Banksy artwork ‘Season’s Greetings’ – update

The temporary agreement between Neath Port Talbot Council and art dealer John Brandler to house his Banksy artwork Season’s Greetings in an unoccupied shop unit in Port Talbot’s town centre is coming to an end.

Newbridge Road Bridge, Port Talbot

Neath Port Talbot Council engineers are currently carrying out additional inspections of Port Talbot’s 118-year-old Newbridge Road Bridge which was closed to vehicles in 1972 and then to all users in 2016.

From making cans to creating jobs and cleaner air - officials visit latest tenants at Metal Box site

The transformation of Neath’s iconic former Metal Box container factory into a job creating business zone has been a big success with much of the work being carried out during the Covid pandemic.

Update for Skewen residents from the Coal Authority (Friday 12 November)

Update for Skewen residents from the Coal Authority (Friday 12 November)

New Gnoll Park seating area a reminder of Mike Charles – who always kept Neath close to his heart

A new outdoor seating area has been established at the Café and Visitor Centre in Neath’s Gnoll Estate Country Park thanks to a generous legacy left by former civil servant Mike Charles who grew up in the area around the popular park.

Free festive period car parking agreed for Neath, Port Talbot and Pontardawe town centres

Free Christmas parking has been approved for Neath, Port Talbot and Pontardawe town centres from Saturday, December 11th 2021 to Saturday, January 1st, 2022.

Report counterfeit goods crimes to Crimestoppers

Residents and businesses who have purchased counterfeit goods, or know someone who has purchased them, can now report it anonymously to Crimestoppers.

Local area key in fight against climate and nature emergencies

With the UN Climate Conference (COP26) nearing its end in Glasgow, there is no better time to take stock of what efforts are already underway in our local area.

Views sought on draft plan to develop Welsh language education in Neath Port Talbot

Views are being sought on a draft plan to develop Welsh language education over the next 10 years in Neath Port Talbot.

Festival of Remembrance 2021

Remembrance Sunday and Armistice Day are very important days in our national calendar. On these days we remember and pay tribute to the men and women of the armed services who made the ultimate sacrifice in two world wars and more recent conflicts.