Press Releases

UPDATE – Port Talbot Fire (30 April 2026)

The incident is now entering a controlled phase and is deescalating. Fire crews will remain on scene for the foreseeable future to continue damping down and to manage any remaining hotspots, supported by Neath Port Talbot Council JCB crews.

Unsung Heroes of Neath Port Talbot Celebrated at Mayor’s Citizen Awards

A 7-year-old and 9-year-old are among winners at this year’s Local Citizen Awards held by the Mayor and Mayoress of Neath Port Talbot at Margam Park.

Fly-tipper Ordered To Pay £5,000+ After Being Caught by Hidden Camera in Neath

A man with links to Bristol has been ordered to pay more than £5,000 after a hidden camera in Neath caught a series of fly-tipping incidents.

Man Sentenced After Knives and Household Waste Fly-tipped in Neath Hotspot

A man has been sentenced and fined over a fly-tipping offence, after loose knives and household waste was found dumped in Neath.

Planning approved for New Pre‑16 Vocational Centre in Port Talbot

Neath Port Talbot Council has reached a key milestone in the development of the proposed pre‑16 Vocational Centre at the former Education Library & Resource Centre (ELRS) at the corner of Reginald Street and Villiers Street, Velindre, Port Talbot.

Update: Help with oil and LPG heating costs

The Welsh Government recently announced that households who rely on heating oil or liquified petroleum gas (LPG) and are eligible for the Council Tax Reduction Scheme will receive a one off payment of £200 to help with rising heating costs.

Neath Port Talbot Council acknowledges £64 million investment plans in Port Talbot

Following yesterday’s announcement regarding plans to support the development of floating offshore wind at Port Talbot, the Chief Executive of Neath Port Talbot Council has issued the following statement.

Popular Waterfalls Path Reopens After Major Restoration in Neath Port Talbot

A public footpath leading to Melincwrt Waterfalls has now reopened thanks to extensive works following severe storm damage.

Neath Port Talbot Council Approves Capital Programme for 2026–2029

Neath Port Talbot Council has outlined its Capital Strategy and Capital Programme for 2026/27 to 2028/29, setting out how it invests in essential services, local infrastructure, and long-term regeneration across the county borough.

UK Shared Prosperity Fund provides £1.04m capital boost to Neath Port Talbot

Neath Port Talbot Council has awarded £1,046,725 UK Government Shared Prosperity Funding to a range of projects across its communities during 2025, creating new premises out of vacant units, new jobs, as well as sustaining existing vital jobs and providing a much-needed boost to our local communities.