Press Releases

Park reaches new heights as Gnoll Towers Adventure Playground Opens

A brand-new adventure park containing ‘tree top level’ climbing features opens tomorrow at Neath’s popular Gnoll Country Park.

Council obtains closure orders against four Neath Port Talbot vape shops

Neath Port Talbot Council’s Trading Standards Team has obtained four closure orders against vape shops trading in the county borough.

Michael Sheen and Jeff Wayne to Headline sell-out Gala for Richard Burton Centenary

On 14th November, the Richard Burton Centenary celebrations will reach their peak at the RB100 Gala - welcoming Burton’s family, contemporaries, and fans to The Orangery at Margam Country Park for a sold-out evening of performance, music and storytelling.

Aled Afal Explores – New Bilingual Children’s Book Celebrates Reading and Local Heritage

Neath Port Talbot Council has launched a new bilingual children’s book, Aled Afal Explores Neath Port Talbot, at an event held at Neath Library during the NPT Children's Book Festival.

New Opportunity Hub Opens in Neath to Support Residents into Employment

Neath Port Talbot Council has officially opened its newest Opportunity Hub in Neath town centre, providing a drop-in centre for residents seeking advice and guidance about employment and training opportunities.

Free Event to Salute Armed Forces Community in Neath Port Talbot

Neath Port Talbot’s Armed Forces Festival Day will take place from 10am to 3.30pm on Saturday 25 October in the Aberafan Shopping Centre, Port Talbot, with lots to see and do during the free event.

Local pupils inspire powerful anti-fly-tipping mural in Neath Port Talbot

Today (October 13) Fly-tipping Action Wales has unveiled a powerful new community mural to mark the launch of its first-ever Fly-tipping Awareness Week (October 13–17).

Foster Carers in Neath Port Talbot celebrate contribution of foster siblings

Foster carers in Neath Port Talbot are celebrating the vital contribution their own children play in the fostering journey.

Council wins prestigious award for Glynneath Flood Alleviation Scheme

Neath Port Talbot Council has been awarded an ICE (Institution of Civil Engineers) Cymru Award for its scheme to alleviate flooding in Glynneath delivered with partners Atkins Réalis and Knights Brown Construction.

Nearly £1m to go on nature recovery projects across Neath Port Talbot communities

Almost £1m will be spent in Neath Port Talbot over the next two years on a ‘nature on your doorstep’ project to reconnect communities with the outdoors.