Press Releases

Council team to undertake essential repair of Ford Drain at Fabian Way

Road users are being advised of planned works commencing Monday, 27th January, on one of Swansea Bay’s busiest roads to undertake an essential repair within Neath Port Talbot Council’s drainage network that serves Elba Crescent.

New ‘time machine’ app allows visitors to experience Margam Castle like never before!

A groundbreaking augmented reality (AR) app that brings the rich history of beautiful Margam Castle to life is now available for visitors to use.

Brand new Artisan Café opens in Tonna

A vacant and derelict former public house in Tonna has been given a new lease of life and will open its doors to the public again having been fully renovated thanks to a grant from the UK Shared Prosperity Fund.

Neath Port Talbot Holocaust Memorial Evening.

Neath Port Talbot Standing Advisory Council on Religion Values and Ethics is hosting the Neath Port Talbot’s Holocaust Memorial evening on Wednesday the 29th of January 2025, at the Great Hall, Swansea University Bay campus, Fabian Way, Crymlyn Burrows, Swansea, SA1 8EN 6pm.

Join the challenge – the Parc Margam 10k and 5k Run returns for 2025!

The Parc Margam 10k and 5K run is back for 2025 on Sunday, March 16th, giving entrants the chance for an exhilarating workout against the background of the UK’s most historic and beautiful country parks.

Celebrate Neath Port Talbot’s Notable People, Places, and Events as Blue Plaque Scheme Opens

A COMMEMORATIVE Blue Plaque Scheme to celebrate notable people, places and events across Neath Port Talbot is now open.

Have your say on Neath Port Talbot’s draft budget for 2025/26

A public consultation has begun on Neath Port Talbot’s draft budget for 2025/26. The consultation is open until Friday 31 January 2025.

Mayor of Neath Port Talbot addresses full Council at first meeting of the year

Addressing a full meeting of Council on Wednesday, 8th January 2025, the Mayor of Neath Port Talbot, Cllr. Matthew Crowley paid tribute to his uncle, Noel Crowley, who passed away in December 2024.

Openreach Plans Fibre Upgrades in Neath Port Talbot

New locations will benefit from the Openreach Fibre Community Partnership with the support of the UK Government’s Gigabit Broadband Voucher Scheme.

Neath Port Talbot Council Publishes Draft 2025/26 Budget Amid Challenging Financial Landscape

A report outlining Neath Port Talbot Council’s draft budget for 2025/26 has been published.