Press Releases

Cabinet approves Biodiversity Duty Plan – protecting nature and enhancing wellbeing

Neath Port Talbot Council's Cabinet has approved the authority’s updated Biodiversity Duty Plan (2023-2026), a blueprint for conserving and enriching the wealth of nature thriving in the County Borough.

Major opportunity for house builders as Neath Port Talbot Council reboots its vital development plan

Neath Port Talbot Council has announced a new chapter in its development journey with a re-launch of its latest Local Development Plan (LDP).

Death of Councillor Marcia Spooner – statement

The Leader of Neath Port Talbot Council, Cllr Steve Hunt, says Cllr Marcia Spooner who died on Sunday (October 29th, 2023) will be greatly missed.

£1.7m funding programme to revitalise Neath Port Talbot’s valleys and villages is now open

NEATH Port Talbot Council is inviting project proposals to its Valleys and Villages Prosperity Fund (VVPF).

Help with the cost of living: Support available in Neath Port Talbot this winter

Neath Port Talbot Council reaffirms its commitment to supporting residents through the ongoing cost of living crisis, ensuring that essential assistance is available to those facing financial challenges this winter.

Man who fly-tipped waste failing to pay fixed penalty is sentenced to pay nearly £1,300

A PORT Talbot man who fly-tipped green waste near the centre of the town and failed to pay a Fixed Penalty Notice (FPN) ended up being sentenced to pay a fine, costs and a victim impact surcharge totalling £1,288.38.

Neath Port Talbot festival salutes the Armed Forces Community

The popular Mayor of Neath Port Talbot’s Armed Forces Festival returns to Neath Port Talbot in October and November.

Funding announced for S W Wales ‘Launchpad’— driving growth in renewable technologies

‘Launchpad: net zero industry, South West Wales’ — a partner project which builds on the success of the region’s well-established South Wales Industrial Cluster (SWIC) — is set to benefit from up to £7.5m of new investment to drive the area’s innovation and business growth in renewable technologies.

You heard it here first! Iconic song added to West End Star’s repertoire

West End singing star Sophie Evans has added ‘We'll Meet Again’ to her repertoire and will give her first ever public performance of it later this month in Port Talbot.

Council Leader's statement to Tata Steel/ Port Talbot Transition Board 19 October 2023

The Tata Steel/ Port Talbot Transition Board met for the first time on Thursday, October 19 at the company’s Port Talbot site where it agreed the ways of working, its terms of reference and membership of the board.