Press Releases

Funding to be sought for multi-million pound Neath Port Talbot school projects

A SERIES of major school building and refurbishment projects could be under way in Neath Port Talbot including a new-build replacement for the evacuated Godre’rgraig Primary School and a new build special school to replace Ysgol Hendrefelin.

£27m granted for projects to regenerate Port Talbot and restore historic bridge

Port Talbot has received more than £27m in the latest round of UK Government Levelling Up funding.

Council and unions appeal for end to abuse and aggression towards hard working housing staff

Neath Port Talbot Council's housing staff who work tirelessly to find accommodation solutions in the midst of a worsening homelessness situation are facing a worrying surge in aggression and abuse.

Multi-million pound Neath Port Talbot school projects up for discussion

A SERIES of major school building and refurbishment projects could be under way in Neath Port Talbot including a new-build replacement for the evacuated Godre’rgraig Primary School and a new build special school to replace Ysgol Hendrefelin.

Empty shop in Neath Town Centre conservation area gets a makeover thanks to grant funding

A former clothes shop in the centre of Neath which had been vacant for many years has been successfully renovated and turned into a People’s Dispensary for Sick Animals (PDSA) centre thanks to funding from the Welsh Government.

‘Miss School, Miss Out’: Council launches campaign to improve school attendance

Neath Port Talbot Council has launched a campaign to highlight the importance of school attendance to help ensure that all children and young people get the best possible start in life. The ‘Miss School, Miss Out’ campaign aims to raise awareness about the benefits of school attendance, provide information on how families can prevent absences, and highlight the available support for parents.

New ‘Library of Things’ scheme helps residents to save money and reduce waste

The first 'Library of Things' scheme in Neath Port Talbot has officially opened at Sandfields Library, offering residents a chance to save money and reduce waste.

One of the best – public chooses Margam Country Park as one of UK’s top green spaces

PARK users across the UK have voted for Margam Country Park as one of their most impressive green spaces in the 2023 Green Flag People’s Choice Awards.

Cabinet approves Biodiversity Duty Plan – protecting nature and enhancing wellbeing

Neath Port Talbot Council's Cabinet has approved the authority’s updated Biodiversity Duty Plan (2023-2026), a blueprint for conserving and enriching the wealth of nature thriving in the County Borough.

Major opportunity for house builders as Neath Port Talbot Council reboots its vital development plan

Neath Port Talbot Council has announced a new chapter in its development journey with a re-launch of its latest Local Development Plan (LDP).