Press Releases

A big ‘thank you’ to Neath Port Talbot residents over black bag success

14 October 2019

The introduction of a black bag “presentation area” at Neath Port Talbot Council’s Briton Ferry Household Waste Recycling Centre (HWRC) has been a major success.

Creative Ysgol Bae Baglan pupils thanked for their hard work and skills

11 October 2019

Innovative pupils at Neath Port Talbot’s Ysgol Bae Baglan have helped a regional project they are part of win an award.

Council appoints new Corporate Director of Environment and Regeneration

10 October 2019

Neath Port Talbot Council has appointed Nicola Pearce as its new Corporate Director of Environment and Regeneration.

Wales International Film Festival puts Neath Port Talbot on the world movie map

08 October 2019

The 2019 Wales International Film Festival (WIFF) held in Neath brought film makers and other visitors to the town from as far afield as Canada, the USA, China, Holland, France, Hawaii and Japan as well as from other parts of the UK.

Joining Forces to give 2019 Armed Forces Festival a wider reach

07 October 2019

Event organisers have come out in force to make this year’s Mayor of Neath Port Talbot’s Armed Forces Festival a County Borough-wide experience.

Symposium examines poverty and how to challenge it

03 October 2019

More than 175 people have attended a Poverty Symposium in Port Talbot’s Princess Royal Theatre to understand more about those living in, or on the brink of poverty – and to look at what can be done about it.

Neath Food and Drink Festival 2019 on its way

02 October 2019

Organisers of the 2019 Neath Food and Drink Festival are putting the final touches to this year’s mouth-watering event.

RH Auto Group Limited : Ryan Harris

01 October 2019

A Neath based car dealer and care home manager has been fined for selling an un-roadworthy and mis-described car.

Aberavon Beach dog ban comes to an end

30 September 2019

Dog owners are being reminded the seasonal Aberavon Beach Order which took effect from May 1st this year, comes to an end from tomorrow (Tuesday, October 1st, 2019.

Man who illegally transported and dumped waste pays heavy price

30 September 2019

Swansea Magistrates have given a man almost £1,500 in fines and costs after he admitted transporting waste for profit and illegally depositing it at a fly tipping hotspot in Briton Ferry.