Press Releases

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.

Bird Flu - Bird owners in Neath Port Talbot urged to be vigilant

The UK is experiencing outbreaks of Avian Influenza across the country with the whole of Great Britain having been declared an Avian Influenza Prevention Zone (AIPZ).

Neath Port Talbot Council welcomes Mr Burton film to local cinemas

2025 marks the year of the Richard Burton Centenary ‘RB100’, celebrating 100 years since the birth of Richard Burton, a remarkable Hollywood actor who took Wales to the world.

Council seeks views on proposed Neath Active Travel Masterplan

Neath Port Talbot Council is looking for feedback from residents, businesses and visitors on proposed walking, wheeling, and cycling improvements to enhance active travel options in and around Neath Town Centre.

Call to celebrate our notable people, places and events as Blue Plaque scheme opens

A COMMEMORATIVE Blue Plaque Scheme approved by members of Neath Port Talbot Council’s Cabinet to celebrate notable people, places and events across the county borough opens for submissions from April 1st, 2025.

Hwb-Y-Gors: A Beacon of Creativity, Education, Business, and Sustainability

Hwb y Gors (HyG), formerly Ysgol Cwmgors, a cherished building in the heart of the Amman Valley dating back to 1912, has undergone an incredible transformation into a vibrant, zero-carbon community hub.