Press Releases

Momentum gathers behind transformational bid for Celtic Freeport

From Manufacturing Wales to Tata Steel UK, Ledwood Mechanical Engineering to RWE, Floventis to NPTC Group of Colleges, momentum is gathering behind a freeport bid that will accelerate Wales’ decarbonisation and act as a catalyst for the transformation of Wales’ industrial cluster.

Landslip – Cae Copor, Cwmavon

Neath Port Talbot Council streetcare teams are working with tree specialists at the scene of a landslip on privately owned land at the rear of Cae Copor, Cwmavon, Port Talbot.

Terms agreed subject to planning approval for new retail development on Burrows Yard site

Neath Port Talbot Council has agreed terms, subject to Planning Permission being secured, for a new retail development on the former Burrows Yard site at Aberavon, Port Talbot.

£28.4m of Shared Prosperity Fund money for Neath Port Talbot’s towns, valleys

Members of Neath Port Talbot Council’s cabinet have given the go ahead for five ‘anchor projects’ paid out of £28.4m of core funding from the UK Government’s Shared Prosperity Fund (UKSPF).

Neath Port Talbot Council launches new Community Heritage Fund

Neath Port Talbot Council’s Community Heritage Fund is now open for applications.

Neath Port Talbot Council’s 2023/24 budget proposals now out for public consultation

People are being asked for their views on a proposed Neath Port Talbot Council budget for 2023/24 which is focused on protecting hundreds of vital services and safeguarding jobs.

Swansea Valley Schools - Update

A public meeting is being held at 6pm on Monday 30th January 2023 at Cwmtawe Community school.

Take a first look inside Neath’s new leisure centre development

Drone footage of Neath’s new Town Centre leisure centre due to open at the end of this month gives a breathtaking fly-through of the completed multi-million pound project.

Update for Skewen Residents from the Coal Authority (19 January 2023)

Update for Skewen Residents from the Coal Authority (19 January 2023)

Vale of Neath to become major heritage attraction after £17.7m Levelling Up Fund success

Neath Port Talbot Council has been successful in attracting £17.7m in UK Government Levelling Up Fund money to establish the Vale of Neath as a major heritage and natural environment led visitor destination,