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Over 2200 local pupils explore new safer school journeys through fun interactive theatre

Primary school pupils in Neath Port Talbot have been discovering how their journey to school can be safe, fun and healthy, thanks to an interactive theatre show bringing road safety and active travel messages to life.

Port Talbot Woman Prosecuted After Ignoring Council’s Fly-tipping Investigation

A woman from Port Talbot has been fined after repeatedly failing to cooperate with an investigation into illegally dumped waste found near a reservoir.

Aberavon Beach and Promenade dog access rules to be considered following public consultation

Proposals for future dog access rules at Aberavon Beach and Promenade are set to be considered by councillors following a public consultation.

New visitor car park to improve access to historic Neath Abbey

Work is set to begin on a new visitor car park at Neath Abbey, providing a major improvement to the current parking arrangements at one of Neath Port Talbot’s most important historic attractions.

Additional £500,000 Investment to Deliver Road and Safety Improvements

Residents across Neath Port Talbot are set to benefit from an additional £500,000 investment in highway repairs, road safety and traffic improvement schemes as part of the Council’s ambitious Neighbourhood Improvement Programme.

Remembrance Sunday services and parades in Neath and Port Talbot

Details of the Remembrance Sunday services and parades taking place in Neath and Port Talbot on Sunday 8th November 2026 have been announced.

Paul Potts “Excited” to be Opening Act for Port Talbot’s new Yr Aelwyd

Singer, Paul Potts says his upcoming 20th Anniversary concert at Yr Aelwyd will be an “incredibly special” event.

Waste Removal Contractor must pay Thousands after Fly-tipping 14 Bags of Rubbish beneath M4 Flyover

A waste collector who charged a customer nearly £500 has been prosecuted and forced to pay thousands after illegally dumping a large amount of household waste beneath the M4 flyover near Port Talbot.

Neath Port Talbot pupils get a head start on safer driving

More than 270 pupils from secondary schools across Neath Port Talbot are now better prepared to become safer drivers and passengers, thanks to the Mega Drive project.

Council welcomes Celtic Freeport investment in Port Talbot

Neath Port Talbot Council has welcomed approval of £4.2 million in Celtic Freeport seed capital funding towards its £8.4 million scheme to remediate a large brownfield site and deliver six business units at Waterside Innovation Park, Harbourside, Port Talbot as an initial phase of a longer term vision.