Press Releases

Do you have a D-Day, World War Two or other military story to tell?

During this year’s Armed Forces Week and in the year that marks the 80th anniversary of the Normandy Landings, Neath Port Talbot Council is looking for local stories which capture the county borough’s proud military heritage.

Help shape plans to develop outdoor events and festivals in Neath and Port Talbot

Whether you are a resident, visitor or event organiser, Neath Port Talbot Council wants your views and ideas to help shape and influence future plans for outdoor public events and festivals in the county borough over the next decade.

Flag raising events taking place in Neath and Port Talbot to mark Armed Forces Week

MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC are invited to attend flag raising events in Neath and Port Talbot on Monday, June 24th, 2024, to mark the start of Armed Forces Week.

Stunning wildflower display rewards council’s Bee Friendly approach

AN AMBITIOUS plan by Neath Port Talbot Council to transform areas around its offices at The Quays on the Baglan Energy Park into wildflower areas is gathering pace.

Shopmobility offers new seaside and pick-up services

Neath Port Talbot Shopmobility is introducing an Aberavon Seafront mobility scooter service for the first time and is also offering to make life easier for customers with a new door-to-door pick-up initiative.

Voters urged to check they’re election ready before it's too late

Anyone wanting to vote in the general election on 4 July, must be registered to vote before the deadline on midnight 18 June.

How Neath Port Talbot is working together to fight racism

A packed event in Neath has heard how Neath Port Talbot Council is strengthening its commitment to tackling racism.

After the 2024 Urdd Eisteddfod at Meifod attention now turns to next year’s event in Margam

More than 400 pupils from Neath Port Talbot schools took part in the 2024 National Urdd Eisteddfod at Meifod which ended last week.

D-Day Landings Commemorated in Spectacular Shopping Centre Display

Port Talbot’s Aberafan Shopping Centre has unveiled a spectacular “beach scene” display commemorating the World War Two Normandy Landings.

Centenarian Kathleen gets her second medal for keeping Britain’s wartime Spitfires flying

A 100-year-old woman whose mechanical skills helped keep Britain’s legendary Spitfire fighters flying during World War Two has been given a replacement for the long-lost medal she received for her work.