Press Releases

Croeserw welcomes new playground under multi-million pound improvement programme

Families in Croeserw are now enjoying the newly refurbished play area at Sunny Crescent following the completion of major improvement works designed to enhance local play opportunities.

Thousands of Children Across Neath Port Talbot Safer in Water for School Summer Holidays

More than 3,500 children across the Neath Port Talbot County are now better equipped to stay safe around water following a skills and awareness campaign.

Work begins on Llangatwg Comprehensive School redevelopment

Work has officially begun on the construction of a brand new Llangatwg Comprehensive School in Cadoxton, marking a major milestone in Neath Port Talbot Council’s ongoing investment in education.

New Pride in Place Neighbourhood Board for Upper Afan Valley Announced by Neath Port Talbot Council

Neath Port Talbot Council is delighted to announce the appointment of the new Pride in Place Neighbourhood Board for the Upper Afan Valley, marking a significant milestone in the delivery of this transformational programme.

Famous faces and Community Champions Launch Name of Port Talbot’s New Theatre

A new name for Port Talbot’s theatre has been released in a video featuring Twin Town Actor Di Botcher alongside a range of community members from the local arts and cultural scene.

Swansea Man Must Pay More Than £1400 After Waste Spread Across 2 Miles of Land

Three people in two separate cases have been ordered to pay a combined total of more than £3,500 after waste was discovered in the Dulais Valley and on a street in Port Talbot.

Green Flag: Gnoll Country Park Celebrates First Green Heritage Award

A country park in Neath is celebrating its first ever Green Heritage Site Accreditation from Keep Wales Tidy.

Port Talbot and Afan Valley shortlisted for first ever UK Town of Culture competition

Port Talbot and the Afan Valley have been shortlisted for the first ever UK Town of Culture competition.

Bonnie Tyler: Neath Port Talbot Council pays tribute

The Mayor of Neath Port Talbot, Cllr Alan Lockyer, and Council Leader, Cllr Steve Hunt, have paid tribute to Bonnie Tyler.

New Car Park Now Open in Pontneddfechan to Help Manage Visitor Impact in Waterfall Country

A new 136 space car park is now open at Pontneddfechan as part of a Neath Port Talbot Council project to support sustainable tourism in Waterfall Country. The car park is part of a wider suite of new visitor facilities including a play park, accommodation and shop that will all open later this year.