Consultations

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Thank you for visiting Neath Port Talbot County Borough Council's consultation page which will allow you to comment and provide feedback on topics relevant to Neath Port Talbot.

We look forward to reading your responses to our consultations.

Learner Travel Assistance Policy Consultation

Neath Port Talbot Council is inviting you to get involved in shaping its updated Learner Travel Assistance Policy for the 2027–28 academic year. This policy sets out how decisions are made on eligibility for travel support, including the role of the nearest suitable school and when discretionary assistance may be available for example, for Welsh-medium education and faith schools. As part of the update, the policy has been renamed from Home to School Transport to Learner Travel Assistance, reflecting a broader, more flexible approach that includes a range of travel options such as:

traditional transport
personal travel budgets
independent travel training
active travel where safe and appropriate

It also aims to make processes clearer, including how decisions are reviewed and appealed, so families better understand the support available.

The public consultation runs from 8 June to 5 July 2026.

Your involvement will help ensure the policy is fair, transparent and supports learners and families across the county borough.

Have your say

We are holding three public drop-in events to help people understand and comment on our proposals. At our drop-in events you can view our proposals and speak to our team who will be on hand to answer any queries you may have.

Venue	Date and time
Pontardawe Library Meeting Room	Thursday 11th June 9.30am-11.30am
Port Talbot Library Meeting Room	Thursday 18th June 10.00am-12.00pm
Neath Town Hall 10-12 Orchard Street, Neath, SA11 1DU	Tuesday 30th June 9.30am – 11.30am

You can also view consultation documents at:

Responses can also be submitted in writing to the Education, Leisure and Lifelong Learning Directorate (For the attention of: Education Transport Team), Civic Centre, Port Talbot, SA13 1PJ.

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Cymmer Carriageway Realignment Scheme

To address the need to improve movement within the village of Cymmer and safety concerns we are proposing several changes which make up the Cymmer Carriageway Realignment Scheme. Neath Port Talbot Council are preparing to submit a full planning application for the proposed Cymmer Carriageway Realignment Scheme and associated works. Please take your time considering the information available.

Your feedback is important to us and will help refine our proposals.

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This consultation is running from 9.00am on the Wednesday 13 May 2026 to 11.59pm on Wednesday 24 June 2026.

Have your say

Alternatively, you can email your feedback to cymmercr@wsp.com.

Venue	Date and time
Cymmer Methodist Church, Brytwn Road, Cymmer, Port Talbot, SA13 3EN	Monday 1 June (10 am to 5 pm)
Croeserw Community Enterprise Centre, Bryn Siriol Road, Cymmer, Port Talbot, SA13 3PL	Thursday 4 June (1pm to 8 pm)
The Refreshment Rooms, The Old Station, Cymmer, Port Talbot, SA13 3HY	Saturday 6 June (10 am to 1pm)
Glyncorrwg RFC, Park Street, Glyncorrwyg, Port Talbot, SA13 3DS	Saturday 6 June (2:30pm to 5:30pm)

You can also view consultation documents at Cymmer Afan Community Library, where you can also submit a feedback form.

Environment consultations

Environment consultations including Planning, Transport, Biodiversity and Countryside.