Press Releases

Neath Port Talbot Council acknowledges £64 million investment plans in Port Talbot

Following yesterday’s announcement regarding plans to support the development of floating offshore wind at Port Talbot, the Chief Executive of Neath Port Talbot Council has issued the following statement.

Popular Waterfalls Path Reopens After Major Restoration in Neath Port Talbot

A public footpath leading to Melincwrt Waterfalls has now reopened thanks to extensive works following severe storm damage.

Neath Port Talbot Council Approves Capital Programme for 2026–2029

Neath Port Talbot Council has outlined its Capital Strategy and Capital Programme for 2026/27 to 2028/29, setting out how it invests in essential services, local infrastructure, and long-term regeneration across the county borough.

UK Shared Prosperity Fund provides £1.04m capital boost to Neath Port Talbot

Neath Port Talbot Council has awarded £1,046,725 UK Government Shared Prosperity Funding to a range of projects across its communities during 2025, creating new premises out of vacant units, new jobs, as well as sustaining existing vital jobs and providing a much-needed boost to our local communities.

Neath Port Talbot Library Staff “Delighted and Proud” as Children’s Book Festival Wins Award

Neath Port Talbot Libraries have won the title of ‘Welsh Regional Winner’ at the British Book Awards, which also places them in the running for the UK Library of the Year Award.

Businesses invited to apply for grants of up to £1.5m as new Tata Steel transition fund opens

Businesses across Neath Port Talbot, Swansea and Bridgend are being invited to apply for a major new funding opportunity designed to support investment, growth and job creation as part of the Tata Steel transition.

Council sets out major investment plan to improve neighbourhoods across the County Borough

Neath Port Talbot Council has approved a programme of investment designed to improve neighbourhoods, strengthen local infrastructure and support communities across the County Borough. The Neighbourhood Improvement Plan will direct around £4.5m of funding into priority areas over the next three years.

Construction underway on SWITCH research centre in Port Talbot

Construction has now begun on the South Wales Industrial Transition from Carbon Hub, otherwise known as SWITCH. It is a £28 million research facility designed to accelerate the decarbonisation of the steel and metals sector. When fully operational, up to 95 staff are expected to be based there.

New £12m Gnoll Country Park Facilities Officially Open in Neath

A major £12 million redevelopment of Gnoll Country Park in Neath has officially opened.

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.