Press Releases

Thank you for big recycling improvement – now we’re nearly on target!

19 August 2019

Neath Port Talbot Council is thanking all its residents for the increase in recycling performance during April to June this year.

Musical vicar from Aberavon thanked for long service to church – and singing!

16 August 2019

A former vicar has been congratulated for his long service to the church, the community and to music during a visit to the Mayor of Neath Port Talbot’s Parlour.

Neath Leisure Centre Swimming Pool – temporary closure

15 August 2019

The swimming pool at Neath Leisure Centre will be closed from Monday, September 2nd, for a week for essential repairs.

Don’t Feed the shark! – Safer NPT’s campaign bites back at illegal money lenders

15 August 2019

The Safer Neath Port Talbot Partnership has launched a campaign to help people recognise and avoid the pitfalls of illegal money lending.

Schools in Neath Port Talbot celebrate excellent A level results

15 August 2019

Students and teachers at Ysgol Gymraeg Ystalyfera–Bro Dur and St. Joseph's Roman Catholic Sixth Form Centre in Port Talbot, the two schools in Neath Port Talbot offering post-16 education, are being congratulated for their outstanding achievements.

Swansea City legend visits school holiday project

14 August 2019

Swansea City legend Lee Trundle has put children from Melyn through their paces as part of a school holiday programme.

Could the ‘thermoplastic repair system’ be the future of pothole fixing?

13 August 2019

Neath Port Talbot Council road repair crews have been trialling a new pothole repair method which uses a thermoplastic based substance instead of traditional tarmac.

Flight to Spain from Port Talbot’s little known airfield aims to aid heroes

08 August 2019

Ex RAF members Andy Roberts and Andy Hodder are to take off for Spain from Port Talbot’s Old Park Farm airfield in Margam in a tiny microlight aircraft in a bid to raise money for the Help our Heroes armed forces charity.

Council disability service to showcase its work at summer fair

07 August 2019

Neath Port Talbot Council’s Employment and Training Service for adults with disabilities is set to host a summer fair this Friday.

Mapping out the war against Japanese Knotweed

07 August 2019

Neath Port Talbot councillors are to play a part in drawing up a comprehensive “Japanese Knotweed Map” as part of plans to combat the invasive weed across the county borough.