Press Releases

New Mayor’s Cadet role on offer in Neath Port Talbot

Neath Port Talbot Council is to begin the annual appointment of a Mayor’s Cadet for the current and forthcoming mayoral years.

Working Together to Improve Lives in Neath Port Talbot

Neath Port Talbot’s Public Services Board (PSB) has published its second annual report, showing progress on its plan to make the area a healthier, fairer, and more prosperous place to live.

Bus shelter improvement programme completed

A total of 40 bus shelters across Neath Port Talbot that were previously in poor condition have now been successfully renovated and renewed.

Get ready for this year’s Neath Great September Fair!

The annual Neath Great September Fair – one of the oldest charter fairs in Europe - is returning for 2025.

Neath Port Talbot Council seeks people’s views on Active Travel improvements

Neath Port Talbot Council is inviting residents to give their views on proposals to enhance walking, wheeling, and cycling (Active Travel) routes across towns and villages in the county borough.

New Bilingual Day Nursery Opens in Cwmgwrach - Supported by the UK Shared Prosperity Fund

A vacant, former chapel has been given a new lease of life and will provide a much-needed service to the local community in Cwmgwrach, thanks to funding received from the UK Shared Prosperity Fund.

Newly expanded funding scheme prompts former Tata worker to retrain in AI

The UK Government’s Employment and Skills Fund has enabled Ryan Davies, a former Principal Researcher at Tata Steel, to move from redundancy towards a new career in data science.

Council Publishes Findings of Pontardawe Swimming Pool Feasibility Study

Neath Port Talbot Council will present the findings of a feasibility study into a proposed new swimming pool in Pontardawe at its Cabinet meeting on Wednesday, 3rd September. The feasibility study identifies a preferred location and places the council in a strong position to respond to future funding opportunities as they arise.

Neath Port Talbot Council signs up to the Pride in Veterans Standard (PiVS)

Neath Port Talbot council has pledged its support to current and former LGBTQ+ armed forces members who for years faced discrimination and risked legal action and losing their jobs, by signing up to the Pride in Veterans Standard (PiVS).

Schools in Neath Port Talbot celebrate GCSE results

Pupils in Neath Port Talbot have been rewarded for their efforts with results which fully reflect the commitment, determination and application they have put in over many years.