Press Releases

Residents’ views sought on improving Neath Port Talbot’s recycling rates

Neath Port Talbot residents are to be consulted on a series of potential measures to help ensure the Council exceeds the Welsh Government’s latest 70% recycling target.

New Celtic Freeport Chief Executive pays a visit to Neath Port Talbot

The first permanent Chief Executive of the Celtic Freeport, Luciana Ciubotariu, has paid a visit to Neath Port Talbot before officially taking up her new role in May.

Neath Port Talbot’s Coastal Connections Project – Empowering People and Restoring Nature

Thanks to funding from the Welsh Government’s Coastal Capacities and Local Places for Nature schemes, Neath Port Talbot Council is announcing its newest project - Coastal Connections!

Dramatic Heart of Wales launches group travel itineraries

The Dramatic Heart of Wales – the tourism team at Neath Port Talbot Council – recently attended the British Tourism and Travel Show [BTTS] to mark the launch of group travel itineraries designed to welcome more visitors to the region.

Funding boost for plan to consider long-term future for the Neath and Tennant Canals

Neath Port Talbot Council has secured £113,850 from The National Lottery Heritage Fund’s Heritage Places initiative to support the development of the Canal Connections/ Cysylltiadau Camlesi project.

Have Your Say on the Future of Children and Young People in Neath Port Talbot

Neath Port Talbot Council is urging people to have their say on a proposed new Children and Young People’s Plan.

More than £4m of path and road maintenance, bridge strengthening and other work approved across NPT

Neath Port Talbot councillors have given the go ahead for more than £4m of highways engineering, maintenance and other works in all parts of the county borough.

Pontardawe Cinema Expansion and Arts Centre Upgrade Begins

Work has started on the expansion of the cinema and the upgrade of facilities at Pontardawe Arts Centre.

Neath Port Talbot Council hosts 'Supporting Businesses in the Region' event at Margam Park Orangery

Neath Port Talbot Council is inviting local businesses to attend the upcoming 'Supporting Businesses in Neath Port Talbot and the Region' event, scheduled to take place at The Orangery, Margam Park, Port Talbot on Tuesday, April 9th, from 13:45 to 17:00.

Temporary Road Closure Notice - A4069 Amman Road, Lower Brynamman

Starting from Tuesday 2nd April 2024, there will be a temporary road closure (see map) on a section of the A4069 Amman Road in Lower Brynamman for essential civil engineering works by the Coal Authority. The works will take approximately three weeks to complete.