Press Releases

Major Peatland Site Restored in Neath Port Talbot

A large area of peatland, equivalent in size to 70 rugby pitches, has been successfully restored in Glyncorrwg, Neath Port Talbot. The Lost Peatlands of South Wales, a partnership project funded by the Heritage Lottery Fund, has been working to restore the 50-hectare site since February 2023.

Call to event organisers in Neath Port Talbot to apply to new fund

Neath Port Talbot Council is inviting applications to its Heritage, Culture, Tourism and Events (HCTE) Fund for large and small scale events.

Multi-Agency operation targets rogue traders

Officers of Neath Port Talbot Council’s Trading Standards, Waste Enforcement and Licensing departments have stopped and spoken to a total of 65 traders as part of a joint operation against rogue traders.

Extra 300 children benefit from Flying Start in Neath Port Talbot

An additional 300 children in Neath Port Talbot have benefitted from an expansion of Welsh Government’s Flying Start scheme, aimed at providing support to children and families.

Council to Launch New Foster Plus Step Down Scheme

Neath Port Talbot Council is set to launch its new Foster Plus Step Down scheme, designed to support the transition of young people in care from children’s homes to local foster families.

Bletchley Park veteran attends school’s celebration of award for supporting armed forces families

A Neath Port Talbot primary school which has created a positive and welcoming environment for “Little Troopers” – the children of armed forces personnel - has received a prestigious Silver Award.

Neath Port Talbot Council is looking to the future at the Aberavon Seafront!

Neath Port Talbot Council is seeking people’s views on how the Aberavon Seafront should develop in future to meet the needs of residents and visitors.

Neath Port Talbot Council secures vital bus services despite funding cuts

After months of negotiations with transport companies Neath Port Talbot Council has been able to award 42 local bus service contracts, even managing to reinstate a number of vital services which had been cut or severely reduced.

Trader who sold ‘dangerous’ car is jailed and ordered to pay £2,000 compensation

A Skewen trader has received a six-month jail sentence for selling an unsafe vehicle after a complaint was made to Neath Port Talbot Council’s Trading Standards team via Citizens Advice.

Neath Port Talbot Council’s school cleaning team picks up national award

Neath Port Talbot Council’s school cleaning team has won a prestigious Association of Public Service Excellence (APSE) Building Cleaning Innovation Award for its new green approach.