Press Releases

Action-packed free event pays tribute to Armed Forces past and present

Neath Port Talbot’s Armed Forces Festival Day will take place from 10am to 4pm on Saturday (26 October) in Port Talbot, with lots to see and do both indoors and outdoors during the free event.

Progress on Pontardawe Arts Centre Expansion Moves Ahead

Significant progress is being made on the exciting expansion and upgrade project at Pontardawe Arts Centre, with construction well underway. The project, which began earlier this year, is transforming the centre into a modern venue for arts and entertainment, with a new 70-seat cinema.

Blue Plaque scheme agreed to honour Neath Port Talbot’s notable people, places and events

A COMMEMORATIVE Blue Plaque Scheme has been approved by members of Neath Port Talbot Council’s Cabinet to celebrate notable people, places and events across the county borough.

New Employment & Skills Fund to support Tata Steel UK and supply chain workers in Wales

Workers in Wales who have been made redundant from Tata Steel UK or a business within the company’s supply chain and other associated contractors can now access dedicated funding to help them re-skill and regain employment.

Cabinet recommended to reject use of vacant building as homelessness Triage Centre

As part of the Council’s work to look at potential future uses of the vacant Cross Community Centre building in Pontardawe a report will be presented to Neath Port Talbot Council’s Cabinet at its meeting on Wednesday, October 23rd, 2024 which will recommend ruling out consideration of the building as a Triage Centre or for temporary accommodation.

Packed programme of Remembrance events in Neath Port Talbot

A busy programme of events is currently being finalised for Neath Port Talbot in the run up to Remembrance Sunday (November 10th) and Armistice Day (November 11th) this year.

Singing star dubbed ‘the next Katherine Jenkins’ to appear at Mayor’s Remembrance Concert

Rising star Madlen Forwood who is tipped to be “the next Katherine Jenkins” has been named as the final artist for this year’s Mayor of Neath Port Talbot’s Remembrance Concert.

The Power of the Peat Bogs! How pupils turned their environmental education into a song

PRIMARY SCHOOL pupils who have engaged with a project to restore ancient peatland and traditional wildlife to parts of the Afan and Rhondda Valleys have written and performed a catchy song about the important work.

National Lottery Heritage Fund’s £900,030 grant secures future of iconic Margam Castle

The National Lottery Heritage Fund (NLHF) has announced a £900,030 grant for historic Margam Castle as part of £30m given to 15 UK projects marking 30 years since the charity’s inception.

Inspiring Journey: Ukrainian Learners Achieve Top GCSE Results

Two Ukrainian learners have achieved outstanding GCSE results despite fleeing their home in war-torn Ukraine and having to adapt to life in the UK.