Press Releases

Council Leader’s statement on shutdown of heavy end at Port Talbot Steelworks

“The shutdown of the final blast furnace at Port Talbot is a very poignant day for this area and this will be felt particularly strongly across the town itself. For over a century the steelworks has provided, either directly or indirectly, employment for thousands - myself included."

Council leads the way in targeted benefits campaign which is getting results for residents

Pensioners across Neath Port Talbot have received almost £250,000 in extra benefits after being told they were eligible for pension credit.

Support for Tata supply chain launched

Supply chain businesses impacted by Tata Steel UK’s transition to electric arc steelmaking at Port Talbot will from today be able to seek funding to overcome short term challenges during the transition phase, as well as helping businesses refocus in preparation for new growth opportunities.

Leading female choir rocks up for the Mayor of Neath Port Talbot’s Remembrance Concert

A TOP FEMALE choir whose commitment to music and friendship has made them a cherished part of the local cultural scene will be taking part in the Mayor of Neath Port Talbot’s Remembrance Concert this year.

Feeling the heat – council dealing with steel jobs crisis looking for ways to keep services going

WHILE PREPARING for the seismic economic shock of thousands of Tata Steel and supply chain job losses, Neath Port Talbot Council is also facing a multi-million-pound gap in its 2025/26 budget.

New store opens at iconic Neath Indoor Market with another newcomer opening soon

NEATH INDOOR MARKET has welcomed an exciting new store which has been officially opened by the Leader of Neath Port Talbot Council, Cllr Steve Hunt.

Council seeks views on proposed Neath to Cimla walking, cycling and wheeling route

Neath Port Talbot Council is inviting residents for feedback on a proposed Active Travel plan aimed at enhancing pedestrian, cycling and wheeling infrastructure between Neath and Cimla.

Opening Doors to Cleaner, Greener Homes

Neath Port Talbot Council in partnership with Tai Tarian and Cardiff University’s Welsh School of Architecture has secured £250,000 from the UK Governments Shared Prosperity Fund (UKSPF) to create Swansea Bay’s first Homes As Power Stations’ (HAPS) demonstration houses that will inform and inspire the wider industry and local residents to support the acceleration in the use of technology to create cleaner, greener, more energy efficient homes.

Coming soon to Neath Port Talbot - The Stand-Up for South Wales Comedy Festival!

The first ever Stand-Up for South Wales Comedy Festival is on the way.

Swansea Bay City Deal awards dark fibre network contract to boost digital connectivity across region

Swansea Bay City Deal has appointed Virgin Media O2 Business to build a dedicated dark fibre network to 36 public sector sites throughout Swansea and Neath Port Talbot. The new network will improve digital connectivity across the region with local authorities, healthcare and education partners all benefiting.