Press Releases

We want your views on a proposed new Neath Town Centre Transport Hub

Neath Port Talbot Council is proposing a new transport hub at the front of Neath Train Station to bring together bus and rail services, making journeys easier.

The 1920s semi-detached home which has been retrofitted to become a showcase house of the future.

In collaboration with Tai Tarian and Cardiff University’s Welsh School of Architecture (WSA), the Homes as Power Stations (HAPS) Swansea Bay City Deal (SBCD) project, led by Neath Port Talbot Council, has created the region's first ‘HAPS Retrofit Demonstration House’ on Geifr Road in Margam, Port Talbot.

Council set to host Landlord Support Event

Neath Port Talbot Council is set to host a free event for landlords who rent out properties within the county borough. This event aims to provide valuable information into available support and funding opportunities.

Glynneath Miners Welfare Park Officially Opens Following Major Redevelopment

One of the largest community park redevelopment projects in Wales has been officially completed and opened to the public.

Have your say on the future of Neath General Market

Neath Port Talbot Council has appointed a specialist architectural design firm to grow the appeal of Neath General Market.

Streamlining Events and Filming Opportunities in NPT!

NEATH PORT TALBOT Council is making it easier than ever to plan and run events with a new Event Policy now in place.

Multi-million pound new UK Government funds now open for applications in Neath Port Talbot!

Neath Port Talbot Council has launched three funding opportunities worth £4.25m from the UK Government Shared Prosperity Fund (UKSPF) to continue boosting local businesses, heritage, culture, crime reduction, business growth and other community initiatives.

Nearly £5m approved to improve roads, footways and bridges across Neath Port Talbot

A wide ranging programme of improvements worth nearly £5m including repairs and maintenance to footpaths, roads, bridges and drainage in all parts of the county borough will be delivered this year.

Proposed options for the future of the Neath and Tennant Canals to go on show

A series of presentations will take place on June 9th, 2025 at The Towers Hotel & Spa for the much-anticipated Options Appraisal Report on the Neath and Tennant Canals.

That’s capital! Council ploughs £67.7m into flood prevention, neighbourhood improvement and more

Neath Port Talbot Council is to invest £67.7m into a raft of improvement measures including flood prevention, school upgrades, bridge strengthening, road resurfacing and other capital spending projects.