Press Releases

Striking new town centre apartment and commercial block wins award

18 April 2019

A new Port Talbot town centre development on the site of a former police station has been recognised at the prestigious Local Authority Building Control (LABC) Regional Building Excellence Awards 2019.

Council seeks views on new Assisted Transport Policy

17 April 2019

Neath Port Talbot Council is looking for people’s views on its proposed new Adult Services Assisted Transport policy.

Marcus Halle-Mahlow : Landmark Building & Design Ltd

15 April 2019

A Swansea based trader, who carried out poor quality and misdescribed work in Neath Port Talbot, has been ordered by a judge at Swansea Crown Court to pay compensation to his victim.

Brand new Leisure Centre to boost Neath Town Centre

12 April 2019

Neath is set to benefit from a brand new leisure centre, providing modern facilities and boosting footfall in the town.

COUNCIL CHANGES APPROACH TO THE SWANSEA BAY CITY DEAL

11 April 2019

Neath Port Talbot Council’s Cabinet will next week (17 April) consider proposals to significantly change its approach to the City Deal. This follows the publication last month of two reviews of City Deal governance issues and related matters.

Free temporary bus service for Llantwit road during essential works

11 April 2019

An agreement between Wales and West Utilities and Neath Port Talbot Council will see the provision of a free shuttle bus service during a road closure along Llantwit Road, Neath.

Hiring person to remove waste with no licence proves expensive for householder

11 April 2019

A Port Talbot householder who failed to check a man he paid to remove waste for him was properly licensed has appeared in court where he was given a fine plus costs totalling £771.43.

Council delighted to announce new occupiers of job creation site

08 April 2019

Three successful firms run by a Neath businessman are to be the first occupiers of the former Crown/Metal Box factory site which Neath Port Talbot Council has bought with the aim of transforming it into a major new employment centre.

New programme approved to ensure Neath Port Talbot’s digital future

08 April 2019

Neath Port Talbot Council’s Cabinet has approved a delivery programme for its new digital strategy – Smart and Connected.

Cynnydd has secured additional ESF funding to help young people across South West Wales

05 April 2019

The Cynnydd Project, which was launched in September 2016 has secured extra funding to run until December 2022. The £35 million project is part-funded by the European Social Fund and will work with an estimated 7,500 young people across South West Wales.