Coronavirus (COVID-19) live updates

‘No unauthorised side waste’ rule to be reintroduced from August 3rd

07 July, 09:39

Neath Port Talbot Council has announced that from August 3rd, 2020 it will stop collecting unauthorised “side waste” at the kerbside.

£4m fund launched to save and rebuild community sport clubs

07 July, 09:08

Grassroots sports clubs across Neath and Port Talbot are being urged to apply for a new fund to help them survive the coronavirus pandemic and prepare to restart their activities safely.

Early signs suggest ‘top marks’ for Neath Port Talbot’s return to school

03 July, 15:06

The first week of Neath Port Talbot Council’s “Check in, Catch up and Prepare” three-week partial return to school project has reached its end - and so far all has gone well.

Staff’s innovative approach to support disability service during lockdown

02 July, 10:49

Staff at Neath Port Talbot Council’s employment and training service for adults with disabilities have been coming up with innovative ways to support individuals that attend the service during lockdown.

Iconic Neath market back open with safety measures in place

01 July, 09:34

Neath’s iconic town centre market has reopened to the public this morning (Wednesday, July 1st , 2020) with social distancing and other public health measures in place.

Neath Port Talbot start-ups urged to apply for part of five million pound business fund

30 June, 10:40

New businesses across Neath Port Talbot are being urged to apply for grants under the Welsh Government’s £5m start-up fund for new businesses dealing with the severe impact of coronavirus.

Businesses can get their staff tested for Coronavirus

26 June, 16:22

BUSINESSES in Swansea and Neath Port Talbot are being targeted with advice on how they can get their staff tested for coronavirus.

Lifeguard service now operating at Aberavon Beach

25 June, 14:55

Aberavon Beach now has a seven-day-a-week volunteer lifeguard service running between 11am and 7pm.

Parking management and enforcement reintroduced

24 June, 15:15

Neath Port Talbot Council has announced a return to parking management and enforcement with the focus initially being on its three town centres at Neath, Port Talbot and Pontardawe.

Return to school sessions in Neath Port Talbot will be for three weeks

23 June, 20:18

Neath Port Talbot Council has announced the partial reopening of its schools from June 29th on a “check in, catch up and prepare” basis will take place over a three week period and that its schools will close on July 17th for the summer holidays.