Press Releases

Neath Port Talbot Council seeks people’s views on Active Travel improvements

Neath Port Talbot Council is inviting residents to give their views on proposals to enhance walking, wheeling, and cycling (Active Travel) routes across towns and villages in the county borough.

New Bilingual Day Nursery Opens in Cwmgwrach - Supported by the UK Shared Prosperity Fund

A vacant, former chapel has been given a new lease of life and will provide a much-needed service to the local community in Cwmgwrach, thanks to funding received from the UK Shared Prosperity Fund.

Newly expanded funding scheme prompts former Tata worker to retrain in AI

The UK Government’s Employment and Skills Fund has enabled Ryan Davies, a former Principal Researcher at Tata Steel, to move from redundancy towards a new career in data science.

Council Publishes Findings of Pontardawe Swimming Pool Feasibility Study

Neath Port Talbot Council will present the findings of a feasibility study into a proposed new swimming pool in Pontardawe at its Cabinet meeting on Wednesday, 3rd September. The feasibility study identifies a preferred location and places the council in a strong position to respond to future funding opportunities as they arise.

Neath Port Talbot Council signs up to the Pride in Veterans Standard (PiVS)

Neath Port Talbot council has pledged its support to current and former LGBTQ+ armed forces members who for years faced discrimination and risked legal action and losing their jobs, by signing up to the Pride in Veterans Standard (PiVS).

Schools in Neath Port Talbot celebrate GCSE results

Pupils in Neath Port Talbot have been rewarded for their efforts with results which fully reflect the commitment, determination and application they have put in over many years.

Warm welcome for latest new businesses at bustling leisure and retail centre

The latest arrivals at Neath’s Leisure and Retail Centre have been welcomed by Neath Port Talbot Council Leader, Cllr Steve Hunt and Cabinet Member for Climate Change and Economic Growth, Cllr Jeremy Hurley.

Council Announces Plans for Proposed New Pre-16 Vocational Centre

Neath Port Talbot Council is proposing to develop a new pre-16 Vocational Centre at the former Education Learning Resource Centre (ELRS) in Velindre, Port Talbot. The centre plans to support young people aged 14–16 in gaining practical skills, vocational qualifications and pathways to future careers.

Schools in Neath Port Talbot celebrate A level results

Students and teachers at Ysgol Gymraeg Ystalyfera–Bro Dur and St. Joseph's Roman Catholic Sixth Form Centre in Port Talbot, the two schools in Neath Port Talbot offering post-16 education, are being congratulated for their 2025 achievements. The majority of students attend Grŵp Colegau NPTC Group of Colleges to continue their post-16 education.

Man pays heavy price for dumping concrete in road

A man who dumped concrete hardcore on Ffordd Amazon in Crymlyn Burrows has appeared before Swansea Magistrates after being traced by Neath Port Talbot Council’s Waste Enforcement Team.