Press Releases

Public chooses Margam Country Park again in awards recognising UK’s best green spaces

Park users across the UK have voted for Margam Country Park as one of the most impressive green spaces in Britain in the 2024 People’s Choice Awards.

Statement on behalf of the Tata Steel / Port Talbot Transition Board - 14 November 2024

The Tata Steel / Port Talbot Transition Board met for the ninth time on 14th November 2024, the third time under the new government.

Proposed changes to waste and recycling services in Neath Port Talbot will not go ahead

Changes to the way waste is recycled in Neath Port Talbot will now not go ahead following a decision by Neath Port Talbot Council's Cabinet.

1,800 children sing and celebrate with 6 months to go until Eisteddfod yr Urdd 2025

With only 6 months to go until Eisteddfod yr Urdd 2025 is held in Neath Port Talbot, 1,800 local children have come together to create a special song with songwriters Bronwen Lewis and Huw Chiswell.

Residents invited to discuss difficult budget choices face-to-face with council leaders

The Leader of Neath Port Talbot Council Cllr Steve Hunt, and fellow Cabinet Members, will once again be holding a series of face-to-face meetings with residents to discuss ongoing financial pressures.

Remembrance Day town centre services and parades in Neath and Port Talbot

The annual Remembrance Day services and parades will take place in Port Talbot and Neath on Sunday, November 10th, 2024.

Multi-agency Operation Uses Facebook advert in Battle Against Unlicensed Waste Carriers

Neath Port Talbot Council Waste Enforcement, Licensing and Trading Standards Officers have been involved in a multi-agency operation to expose unlicensed waste carriers who are often behind fly-tipping and waste-arson offences.

Council’s Wellbeing and Behaviour Service Wins Prestigious Award

Neath Port Talbot Council’s Wellbeing and Behaviour Service has been awarded the prestigious Bronze Award for Outstanding Impact on Education at the 2024 Mental Health & Wellbeing Wales Awards. The award was presented in recognition of the team's outstanding initiatives dedicated to promoting mental wellbeing within educational settings across the county.

Green light for Neath Port Talbot’s Active Travel Delivery Plan

Neath Port Talbot Council’s Cabinet has adopted and published a five-year vision for ensuring local people make more journeys on foot, bicycle or using other “wheeled” modes of active travel.

Planning application submitted for proposed transformation of theatre and Civic Square

Neath Port Talbot Council has submitted a planning application for its scheme backed by UK Government funding to update Port Talbot’s town centre Civic Square and the adjacent Princess Royal Theatre.