Changes to services These pages will be updated as and when we receive information Are schools open? Unless there is a significant reduction in cases of coronavirus before 29 January – the date of the next three-week review of the regulations – school and college students will continue to learn online until the February half term. More information is available on Schools here Free school meal payments Payment for week commencing 11th January will be paid into your nominated bank account on 11th January - this will cover up to 18th January 2021. Are recycling centres open? Household Waste Recycling Centres remain open. You must have booked a slot before you visit Briton Ferry or Cymmer recycling centres Will refuse and recycling be collected? Refuse and recycling collections will continue. Can I get a business grant? Please visit the Business Support page for information about the grants that are currently available. Are public toilets open? All toilets that have been open will remain open with appropriate signs and social distancing in place. These include: Aberavon Seafront (Main) (8.30am-6.30pm), Afan Forest Country Park (During Opening hours). Angel Falls (8am – 6pm), Gnoll Country Park, Margam Country Park (During opening hours) Pontardawe (8am – 6pm), Port Talbot Bus Station (New opening times 8am – 6pm), Resolven (7.30am-6.30pm), Victoria Gardens, Neath - (access from bus station side only) (8am – 6pm), Are the cemeteries open? Yes cemeteries remain open. But you should ensure that you maintain social distancing when visiting. Are parks and playgrounds open? In line with Welsh Government regulations, NPTCouncil parks and playgrounds will remain open but Welsh Govt advice is that the nearer you stay to your home, the better.Your exercise should start and finish from your home and you should exercise alone or with a member of your household or support bubble. Is Margam Crematorium open? The opening times for the grounds are below. The office is closed to the general public. Day Time (Grounds) Monday 9.00am - 5.00pm Tuesday 9.00am - 5.00pm Wednesday 9.00am - 5.00pm Thursday 9.00am - 5.00pm Friday 9.00am - 4.30pm Saturday 9.00am - 4.00pm Sunday 11.00am - 4.00pm Refuse and Recycling Refuse and Recycling- Coronavirus updates and advice Council Facilities Which Council facilities (including theatres, parks, leisure centres) have been affected by the Coronavirus Schools Schools, keyworkers,childcare and free school meals Council Tax Find out if you can get help paying your Council Tax Social Care and Housing Social care services - Coronavirus updates and advice Employment Support What employment support is available Births, Deaths, Marriages Changes to registration of births, deaths and marriages Travel and Transport Latest updates on bus services