Press Releases

Aled Afal Explores – New Bilingual Children’s Book Celebrates Reading and Local Heritage

Neath Port Talbot Council has launched a new bilingual children’s book, Aled Afal Explores Neath Port Talbot, at an event held at Neath Library during the NPT Children's Book Festival.

New Opportunity Hub Opens in Neath to Support Residents into Employment

Neath Port Talbot Council has officially opened its newest Opportunity Hub in Neath town centre, providing a drop-in centre for residents seeking advice and guidance about employment and training opportunities.

Free Event to Salute Armed Forces Community in Neath Port Talbot

Neath Port Talbot’s Armed Forces Festival Day will take place from 10am to 3.30pm on Saturday 25 October in the Aberafan Shopping Centre, Port Talbot, with lots to see and do during the free event.

Local pupils inspire powerful anti-fly-tipping mural in Neath Port Talbot

Today (October 13) Fly-tipping Action Wales has unveiled a powerful new community mural to mark the launch of its first-ever Fly-tipping Awareness Week (October 13–17).

Foster Carers in Neath Port Talbot celebrate contribution of foster siblings

Foster carers in Neath Port Talbot are celebrating the vital contribution their own children play in the fostering journey.

Council wins prestigious award for Glynneath Flood Alleviation Scheme

Neath Port Talbot Council has been awarded an ICE (Institution of Civil Engineers) Cymru Award for its scheme to alleviate flooding in Glynneath delivered with partners Atkins Réalis and Knights Brown Construction.

Nearly £1m to go on nature recovery projects across Neath Port Talbot communities

Almost £1m will be spent in Neath Port Talbot over the next two years on a ‘nature on your doorstep’ project to reconnect communities with the outdoors.

Lights, Camera, Community! Council Leader opens Pontardawe Arts Centre’s plush new cinema

Neath Port Talbot Council Leader, Cllr Steve Hunt, officially opened Pontardawe Arts Centre’s new cinema on October 6th, 2025, ushering in a new era of first-release blockbuster movies for the Swansea Valley.

More than £2.5m to go on refurbishing Neath Port Talbot playgrounds

Over the next three years more than £2.5m will be invested to modernise and refurbish 16 children’s playgrounds across Neath Port Talbot identified as being in poor condition.

Blockbusters Come to Pontardawe as New Cinema Opens

The brand-new cinema at Pontardawe Arts Centre will officially open its doors to the public on Monday 6th October 2025.