Press Releases

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.

Micro Hydro Scheme puts NPT Events Venue on Track to Net Zero!

A Swansea Valley business is on its way to becoming Neath Port Talbot’s first Net Zero Events Venue, thanks to a grant received from the UK Shared Prosperity Fund.

Neath Port Talbot Council Secures Long-Term Future for Trem Y Glyn Care Home

Neath Port Talbot Council will take over the management of Trem Y Glyn Care Home in Glynneath from 1st April 2025, securing the long-term future of the service.

The Urdd celebrates over 80,000 youngsters competing in local Eisteddfodau

From Môn to Maldwyn, Monmouth to Margam, Urdd Gobaith Cymru is pleased to announce that 80,937 children and young people have stepped onto 210 Local and Regional Eisteddfodau stages this year – more than ever before. The highest number of competitors was seen in the Neath Port Talbot and Swansea area, where the final rounds of Eisteddfod yr Urdd 2025 will be held.

Margam Country Park Unveils ‘Margam Bark Play Park’ – South Wales’ Ultimate Dog Day Out!

Calling all dog lovers! Margam Country Park, one of Wales’ most iconic heritage, and tourism destinations, has just launched ‘Margam Bark Play Park’ – a purpose-built enclosed dog agility area where dogs can run, jump, play and explore off-lead.