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.

Sandfields Active Travel and public space improvements

Following the public engagement held in January 2024 on the initial route design proposals for the Sandfields Active Travel Masterplan area, we have been developing more detailed designs for the top priority routes.

This project aims to make it easier, safer and more enjoyable for people to walk, wheel and cycle around the Sandfields and Aberavon seafront area. The route length is approximately 4.7km and focuses on several important local streets, including:

Solar Way
Handel Avenue
Purcell Avenue
Scarlet Avenue
Princess Margaret Way
Victoria Road
St Paul’s Road

Together, these improvements will create a safer, more accessible and attractive circulatory route that links National Cycle Network Route 4 on Afan Way with key destinations along the seafront.

This active travel project is complemented by wider regeneration efforts aimed at revitalising three key public spaces. These improvements will make the areas more attractive, strengthen neighbourhood connections, and help create a cleaner, greener and more vibrant place for residents and visitors. The spaces include:

around Memo Beach Café
next to the skate park
approach to Tywyn Primary School

This project aligns with the ongoing Aberavon Seafront Masterplan, which is designed to enhance the area for the benefit of the whole community as well as visitors.

Map of proposed scheme extent

Funding

It is important to note that this project is funded solely through a Welsh Government grant. As a result, Active Travel funding can only be used by the Council for improvements to walking, cycling and wheeling infrastructure. It cannot legally be used for any other purpose.

Downloads

The attachments below provide more details.

Survey

We will used your feedback to refine and finalise the detailed design proposals.

We are keen to hear your views between 11th February and 11th March 2026.

Have your say

More information

Have more questions? Why not come along to our face-to- face engagement events at Aberavon Leisure Centre:

Monday, 2nd March – 3:00 PM to 7:00 PM
Saturday, 7th March – 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM

Members of the team will be on hand to talk you through the proposals.
Paper copies of the above downloadable files and the survey are also available from Sandfields, Port Talbot, and Neath Libraries.

If you require more information, please contact us via e-mail: activetravel@npt.gov.uk

Newbridge Road Active Travel link project

We need your help to ensure the Newbridge Road Bridge project meets the needs of your community. Share your thoughts by completing our feedback questionnaire.

The Newbridge Road Bridge Active Travel Link project will restore this historic Grade II listed structure and reopen it as a safe, accessible route for pedestrians and cyclists, creating a vital link between key areas of Port Talbot.

The scheme will transform the bridge into a shared-use path connecting Riverside Road and Newbridge Road, complemented by a new shared footway along Riverside Road and traffic-calming measures on Newbridge Road to improve safety and encourage active travel.

The re-opening of Newbridge Road Bridge is being considered alongside the wider Sandfields Masterplan, which aims to make it easier for everyone to walk, cycle or wheel for everyday journeys.

A public consultation for the Newbridge Road Bridge project will be taking place between Monday 2nd February and Sunday 15th March 2026. We are keen to understand your opinions to ensure that the scheme serves the needs of you and your community.

Drop-in events

Three drop-in events will be held at two locations where you can discuss the proposals with Neath Port Talbot Council and its consultants, Amey. These will held on the following dates and at the following locations -

Aberavon Leisure Centre, The Princess Margaret Way on:

Thursday 12th February 2026, 9am-5pm
Friday 13th February 2026, 1pm-7:30pm

Aberafan Shopping Centre, Port Talbot, SA13 1PB on:

Saturday 14th February 2026, 9am-12pm

Downloads

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Environment consultations

Environment consultations including Planning, Transport, Biodiversity and Countryside.