Press Releases

A Race With A Difference: Margam Country Park 10k and 5k Run Returns for 5th Year

Following a recent ancient villa discovery, you can run like a Roman at Margam Country Park with a 10k or 5k mixed-terrain route.

Neath Port Talbot Council Strengthens Commitment to Nature Recovery

Neath Port Talbot Council has published a report outlining the Council’s progress to biodiversity and nature recovery, including over £2million in grant funding secured for ecology, community and green infrastructure projects.

Swansea University Heritage project recovers evidence of a major archaeological find

Experts have uncovered a unique slice of history – a Roman villa – which they say will offer unparalleled information about Wales’s national story. ArchaeoMargam, a collaborative project between Swansea University’s Centre for Heritage Research and Training (CHART), Neath Port Talbot Council and Margam Abbey Church, believes the find in Margam is of profound importance.

Let’s Be Fair: Neath Port Talbot Council Shares Progress on Equality Plan’s First Year

Neath Port Talbot Council has reported on how it is building on its work to promote genuine equality of opportunity, tackle discrimination and create a fairer Neath Port Talbot during the first year of its Strategic Equality Plan ‘Let’s Be Fair 2024 – 2028’. This includes nearly £250,000 secured for pensioners and almost 300 residents receiving support to live independently.

Funding Available to Boost Digital Inclusion in Neath Port Talbot

Charities and community interest companies in Neath Port Talbot can now apply for support through the £15,750 Digital Inclusion Fund. The fund is designed to help organisations that provide digital skills training, access to devices, or run community support schemes.

Upper Afan Valley Recommended For £20m ‘Pride In Place’ Funding

Neath Port Talbot Council’s Cabinet has recommended the Upper Afan Valley to receive up to £20 million in UK Government funding over a ten-year period as part of the Pride in Place Programme (PiPP).

Record Investment in Schools as Neath Port Talbot Council Publishes Draft Budget Proposals for 26/27

Neath Port Talbot Council has published its draft budget proposals for the 2026/27 financial year at a time of continuing financial pressures.

Update (24/12/25) for Briton Ferry Residents – Flood Recovery Information

Now that the Flood Assistance Centre is no longer in place, we want to ensure residents affected by flooding have access to key information and support. Below you’ll find important contact numbers, information about the cause and preventing future floods, and details on refuse and recycling collections.

Bridgend Man Sentenced for Two Fly-Tipping Offences

Neath Port Talbot Council has successfully prosecuted a Bridgend male for two fly-tipping offences, following a thorough investigation by its Waste Enforcement Team.

Gnoll Country Park Wins Prestigious Biodiversity Award for Innovative ‘Gnollywood’ Project 

Gnoll Country Park and Neath Port Talbot Council’s Countryside & Wildlife Team have won the Best of the Best Biodiversity Award at this year’s Green Flag Awards. The national recognition celebrates the innovative and environmentally focused Gnollywood sign and project.