Press Releases

West Glamorgan Shared Lives Scheme Launches Across Neath Port Talbot and Swansea

An innovative approach to adult care has officially launched across Neath Port Talbot and Swansea.

Approval sought for first Blue Plaques to be installed in Neath Port Talbot.

Approval is being sought for two Blue Plaques to commemorate Port Talbot Hollywood legend Richard Burton and Philip Burton, the cultured schoolmaster and later adoptive father who propelled him to fame.

Important travel update - Fabian Way drainage works

Essential drainage improvement works will begin today (2nd July) on Fabian Way between Jersey Marine Junction (Amazon Roundabout) and the M4 slip road.

Trading Standards Team issues ‘fake monster elf’ alert to parents

Neath Port Talbot Council trading standards officers are warning that suspected counterfeit versions of a popular brand of collectible toy ‘monster elves’ have been seized from a shop in the county borough.

Neath Port Talbot Council signs Age-friendly Employer Pledge

Neath Port Talbot Council has signed the Age-friendly Employer Pledge, a free nationwide programme launched by the Centre for Ageing Better to improve the recruitment, retention and development of older workers.

Have your say about living in Neath Port Talbot

Neath Port Talbot Council is inviting residents to have their say on living in the county borough.

Council Leader welcomes move forward for Celtic Sea offshore wind farms

Neath Port Talbot Council Leader, Cllr Steve Hunt, has welcomed a major step forward in the development of huge floating offshore wind farms in the Celtic Sea which could create thousands of new jobs.

Changes Proposed for Aberavon Seafront Parking Arrangements

Neath Port Talbot Council is proposing changes to parking arrangements at Aberavon Seafront in response to feedback from residents and visitors following the introduction of charges along the laybys.

Port Talbot vape shop is closed down

Neath Port Talbot Council’s Trading Standards Team has obtained a closure order against a vape shop trading in Taibach, Port Talbot.

Consumer Warning Issued Over Safety Concerns with ‘Dubai Chocolate’ Products

Neath Port Talbot Council’s Trading Standards Team are advising consumers to be aware of concerns the Food Standards Agency and Trading Standards have regarding the recent popular confectionary product ‘Dubai Chocolate’ and ‘Dubai-style chocolate’.