Press Releases

Swansea Valley schools reorganisation decision – an update

The new Rainbow Coalition administration at Neath Port Talbot Council has indicated it wishes to review the decision taken in respect of school reorganisation in the Swansea Valley. It seeks to establish if alternative ways to bring 21st Century School standards to the Swansea Valley can be achieved which would be more acceptable to the community.

Rainbow Coalition Cabinet to debate £2m hardship relief scheme and new Welsh medium starter school

Neath Port Talbot Council’s new Rainbow Coalition Cabinet will meet for the first time this week to consider a range of important issues.

Ysgol Cwm Brombil achieves Bronze Award for its support for children of Armed Forces personnel

Neath Port Talbot’s Ysgol Cwm Brombil has been congratulated by Welsh Education Minster Jeremy Miles MS for achieving bronze status in the Armed Forces Friendly Schools (AFFS) Cymru scheme.

Council’s energy positive Bay Technology Centre wins constructing excellence award

Neath Port Talbot Council’s £7.9m Bay Technology Centre has picked up the prestigious Net Zero Award in this year’s Constructing Excellence Wales (CEW) Awards.

Update for Skewen Residents from the Coal Authority (23 June 2022)

Update for Skewen Residents from the Coal Authority (23 June 2022)

Queen’s Baton Relay to visit Neath Port Talbot as full Wales route revealed

The Queen’s Baton Relay celebrating the Commonwealth Games, which this year is being held in Birmingham, will pass through Neath Port Talbot on its journey through Wales.

PRESS RELEASE - SEARCH BEGINS FOR A PRINCESS TO APPEAR IN JACK AND THE BEANSTALK

A South Wales theatre production company is looking for a member of the public in Neath Port Talbot to join its professional pantomime cast this year by playing a princess in Jack and the Beanstalk.

Update for Skewen Residents from the Coal Authority (16 June 2022)

Update for Skewen Residents from the Coal Authority (16 June 2022)

Update for Skewen Residents from the Coal Authority (9 June 2022)

Update for Skewen Residents from the Coal Authority (9 June 2022)

School’s new 'pay as you can' shop will help with education and cost of living crisis

Port Talbot’s Central Primary School is the latest in Wales to open its own ‘pay as you can’ shop aimed at helping not only pupils but members of the surrounding community.