Press Releases

A £15m net zero carbon school is being created in Neath Port Talbot - with design help from pupils

A new build net zero carbon school – as part of the Welsh Government’s Sustainable Schools Challenge – is to be established in Neath Port Talbot.

UK Levelling Up Fund proposals at Gnoll Estate Country Park Out for consultation

Neath Port Talbot Council is asking residents and visitors for their views on proposals to invest in the heritage features and visitor facilities at Gnoll Estate Country Park over the next two years.

Margam Country Park’s adventure playground named one of the best in Britain

With Easter on the Horizon, the Times Newspaper has named Margam Country Park’s adventure playground as one of the best in the UK.

Dog fouling spotted by enforcement officers costs owner £387.52

A woman from Banwen ended up paying £387.52 after her dog was seen fouling an area of grass by two Neath Port Talbot Council enforcement officers who had been patrolling in a van.

New safe space for young people in Neath town centre

Neath Port Talbot Council and the Police & Crime Commissioner for South Wales have joined forces to create a new, safe space for young people in Neath town centre.

City Deal portfolio recognised for positive impact across region by winning top industry awards

The Swansea Bay City Deal, which is starting to transform South West Wales into a prosperous and sustainable region for its residents to work and live has gained recognition by winning several prestigious industry awards over the last 12 months

Free primary school meals to be rolled out to Neath Port Talbot children in years 3 and 4

An additional 1,908 primary school children in years 3 and 4 are set to receive free school meals in Neath Port Talbot.

Freeport status will put region at forefront of global green energy revolution says Deputy Leader

The new Celtic Freeport will put south west Wales at the forefront of the world’s green energy revolution, the Deputy Leader of Neath Port Talbot Council, Cllr Alun Llewelyn, told a special meeting of the council on Thursday, March 23rd , 2023.

Green light for transformational Celtic Freeport bid

The Celtic Freeport private-public bid consortium has reacted to today’s announcement it has been shortlisted by the UK and Welsh Governments for freeport status.

Annual Palm Sunday Remembrance Service returns to Margam Crematorium for 2023

Neath Port Talbot Council wishes to remind residents that the annual Palm Sunday Service for those cremated at Margam Crematorium is resuming.