Thousands set to be vaccinated in Swansea Bay
18 January 2021
NHS and council leaders have written to every householder in the Swansea Bay area to highlight action being taken to vaccinate the most vulnerable in our communities.
New active travel route on way for Neath
18 January 2021
Neath Port Talbot Council has appointed a contractor to start work on the creation of a new Active Travel route between Neath and Tonna.
New helpline launched to advise pensioners of benefit entitlements
18 January 2021
A new helpline has been launched to help Neath Port Talbot residents who have reached the State Pension age to apply for Pension Credit and other benefits.
Residents asked for views on budget proposals including no cuts to services
15 January 2021
Neath Port Talbot Council’s Cabinet has given the go ahead for the council’s budget proposals for 2021/22 to go out to public consultation.
More than 60 homes benefit from free central heating scheme
13 January 2021
More than 60 homes throughout Neath Port Talbot have now had a free central heating system installed thanks to the Warm Homes Fund.
Cabinet asked for permission to consult on 2021/22 budget
12 January 2021
Members of Neath Port Talbot Council’s Cabinet are to be asked for permission to consult on a proposed 3.75% council tax increase, but no cuts to services for next year.
500 plus vaccinations per day on the way at Margam Orangery Mass Vaccination Centre
11 January 2021
The Swansea Bay Covid-19 vaccination programme received a major boost this week when The Margam Orangery Mass Vaccination Centre in Margam Park opened its doors.
Council has paid £36.2m to businesses since pandemic began
11 January 2021
Neath Port Talbot Council has paid out a total of £36.2m in grant support to help local businesses protect jobs and deal with the effects of Covid-19 since the start of the pandemic.
Schools to play vital role while education continues online
08 January 2021
Neath Port Talbot Council is reminding parents that while education in Wales will now continue with online learning until at least February half term unless coronavirus cases fall, its schools will remain open for children of critical workers and vulnerable learners.
More testing capacity for Swansea Bay region as new testing centre opens in Neath
08 January 2021
A walk-through coronavirus testing facility is to open at Milland Road Car Park in Neath as part of the drive to improve the accessibility of coronavirus testing in the area.