Press Releases

New heritage strategy will preserve and promote Neath Port Talbot's historic and natural assets

Neath Port Talbot Council has adopted a Heritage Strategy to ensure the conservation, protection and sustainability of our rich historic and natural environment for future generations.

Neath Indoor Market joins the Love Your Local Market campaign

Neath Indoor Market is joining more than 400 markets across the country to celebrate ‘Love Your Local Market’, a two week long campaign that highlights the important role markets play within town centres.

Former Chapel brought back into use in Cwmgwrach - supported by the UK Shared Prosperity Fund

A vacant, former chapel is to be given a new lease of life and will provide a much-needed service to the local community in Cwmgwrach, thanks to a grant received from the UK Shared Prosperity Fund.

Re-appointed Leader to fight for more funding to pay for vital community services

COUNCILLOR Steve Hunt has vowed to continue campaigning for increased funding for Welsh councils after being re-appointed as Leader of Neath Port Talbot Council for a third year.

Around 400 Neath Port Talbot young people to compete at the National Urdd Eisteddfod 2024

After winning their way through regional competitions, around 400 school pupils from Neath Port Talbot are preparing to take part in the National Urdd Eisteddfod - Maldwyn 2024.

Foster Wales Neath Port Talbot foster carer shares family recipe in new celeb-backed cookbook.

Tracey Merchant contributed a recipe to ‘bring something to the table’, a new book full of recipes and life-changing fostering moments from carers and care experienced people.

New Neath Port Talbot Mayor sworn in at Margam Orangery has long association with public service

COUNCILLOR Colin Matthew (Matt) Crowley has been sworn in as the new Mayor of Neath Port Talbot.

MOBIE Launches Free Workshops in Sustainable Home Design for Schools in South and West Wales.

Last week, the Ministry of Building and Innovation (MOBIE) proudly announced the launch of a series of free workshops focusing on home design, sustainable development, and green skills.

Multi-Agency Operation carried out to check for rogue traders

As part of Trading Standards Wales Week, a MULTI-AGENCY operation has been carried out to help protect Neath Port Talbot residents and legitimate businesses from rogue traders.

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

Consultation is under way to gauge people’s views on some potential measures the council could consider in future to drive up recycling figures.