Press Releases

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.

New service on way to deal with derelict and unsightly properties in Neath Port Talbot

A new service is to be established to tackle problems across Neath Port Talbot caused by non-residential or commercial properties which are either empty or derelict.

Port Talbot's Latest Nature Project Under the M4

A nature-themed project has enhanced an underpass in Port Talbot through a series of murals, a ‘green screen’ and introducing a variety of new trees and plants.

More than £230,000 on way to Neath Port Talbot Third Sector Organisations

Members of Neath Port Talbot Council’s Cabinet have approved grants totalling £234,914 to 12 successful applicants as part of its Third Sector Grant funding scheme for 2025/26.

Multi-million pound safety works at Welsh coal tips announced at Afan Valley visit

Close to £34m of investment to deliver safety works at more than 130 coal tip sites throughout Wales represents the largest safety programme to date.