Press Releases

New Virtual Tour Opens Up Access to Neath Port Talbot’s Digital Solutions Suite

Neath Port Talbot Council has launched a brand-new online 360° virtual tour of its pioneering Digital Solutions Suite, giving residents the chance to explore the facility from the comfort of their own homes.

Sandfields Community Garden Officially Opens

A new community garden has officially opened in Sandfields, marking the latest milestone in an effort to bring people together, reduce isolation and improve wellbeing in the area.

Work to address safety risk from persistent flooding on Fabian Way due to begin

Starting from Monday, 30th June 2025, essential drainage improvement works will begin on Fabian Way between the Jersey Marine Junction (Amazon Roundabout) and the M4 slip road.

‘Good progress’ welcomed on council’s tackling of domestic abuse and sexual violence

The 2023–2024 Annual Report on the Healthy Relationships for Stronger Communities Strategy has been welcomed by Neath Port Talbot Council’s Cabinet.

Peatlands project brought long term benefits for people and planet – with more on way

A total of £263,309 in funding from The National Lottery Heritage Fund has been awarded to the Lost Peatlands Connections project which will build on the success of the Lost Peatlands of South Wales project, which ended earlier this year.

Council’s new Welsh language campaign launched at Eisteddfod Yr Urdd 2025

Neath Port Talbot Council’s Dewch i Sgwrsio – Let’s Talk campaign has been launched at Eisteddfod Dur a Mȏr Parc Margam a’r Fro 2025.

Warm welcome to Margam Country Park for thousands of Eisteddfod yr Urdd competitors and visitors

The Leader of Neath Port Talbot Council, Cllr Steve Hunt, has welcomed the thousands of participants and visitors who have gathered at beautiful Margam Country Park for Eisteddfod yr Urdd 2025 (26-31 May).

Five days to go until Eisteddfod yr Urdd 2025

Port Talbot is getting ready to welcome thousands of visitors to beautiful Margam Park next week, to enjoy and to compete at Eisteddfod yr Urdd 2025 (26-31 May).

Project to Ease Visitor Pressures at Waterfall Country village to begin this summer

A project to create new facilities to ease visitor pressures at Pontneddfechan, which forms part of the spectacular Waterfall Country, will begin with enabling works this June.

Work to begin on major Port Talbot Town Centre Regeneration project

Work on a transformational project to update and refurbish Port Talbot’s Civic Square and the adjacent Princess Royal Theatre will begin on the week commencing Monday, May 26th, 2025.