Press Releases

New Youth Mayor for Neath Port Talbot Council “Excited” to Begin New Role

The new Youth Mayor of Neath Port Talbot (NPT) Council who “grew up wanting to be part of the Youth Council” has been officially inaugurated during a special ceremony at the Council’s Civic Centre.

Blue Plaque Goes on Display in Celebration of First Welsh Oscar Winner

A Blue Plaque is now installed on a house in Neath - the childhood home of a local Hollywood legend.

Neath Port Talbot Council Secures millions for Residents Through Cost of Living Support

Neath Port Talbot Council helped residents access millions of pounds in additional income during 2024-2025, as part of its ongoing work to reduce the impact of cost of living pressures across the county borough.

Neath Port Talbot to help shape Wales’ Marmot Nation ambition

Neath Port Talbot Council is one of five local authority areas to receive funding to become a trailblazer for the ‘Marmot Nation’ ambition, announced at a Health Equity Summit in Cardiff (Tuesday 24 February).

First Welsh Oscar Winner to be Celebrated With Blue Plaque Exhibition 80 Years On

A man from Neath who established a huge Hollywood legacy is to be honoured with a commemorative Blue Plaque.

Port Talbot Man Sentenced After Midnight Fly-Tipping Offence

A man from Port Talbot has been ordered to pay more than £1,000 after being caught fly-tipping on land near the town’s train station.

Dark Fibre East project completed in Swansea Bay City Region

Swansea Bay City Deal’s Digital Infrastructure Programme has announced the successful completion of the Dark Fibre East project, marking a major step forward in improving digital connectivity for public services across the region.

Port Talbot and Afan Valley to be Considered for UK Town of Culture 2028

Neath Port Talbot Council’s Cabinet are due to consider the submission of an Expression of Interest to the new ‘UK Town of Culture’ competition, with a recommendation from Officers that Port Talbot and the Afan Valley be chosen as the focus for the proposed bid.

Record investment in schools as Cabinet considers budget proposals

Neath Port Talbot Council’s proposed budget for 2026/27 is set to deliver a record level of investment in schools and protect vital front‑line services at a time of continuing financial pressures.

Work begins on New Ysgol Gynradd Gymraeg Rhosafan in Sandfields, Port Talbot

Work has begun on the brand new, state of the art Welsh-medium primary school in Port Talbot, with spades entering the ground this week.