Press Releases

Herring Gulls abandon nest in Aquasplash attraction

A pair of nesting seagulls who held up the opening of the popular Aquasplash attraction on Aberavon Beach have abandoned the nest paving the way for the opening of the facility to the public.

Senior political appointments confirmed at Neath Port Talbot Council

SENIOR POLITICAL APPOINTMENTS have been confirmed by Neath Port Talbot Council at its Annual Meeting held at Port Talbot Civic Centre on Tuesday (June 7th, 2022).

Neath Port Talbot Businesses encouraged to sign up with Buy With Confidence trader approval scheme

Neath Port Talbot Council’s Trading Standards Department is encouraging local businesses to sign up with the nationally recognised trader approval scheme Buy with Confidence.

Look to the skies as Neath Port Talbot Celebrates the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee

As part of the chain of beacons being lit across the UK this week to celebrate the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee, three LED Jubilee Beacons will be lit in Neath Port Talbot.

Aberavon Beach Aquasplash opening delayed

Neath Port Talbot Council will have to delay opening its popular Aquasplash water park facility on Aberavon Beach after contractors found Herring Gulls nesting in one of its water features.

Expressions of interest sought for £10m Port Talbot Waterfront Property Development Fund

A new £10m Property Development Fund (PDF) aimed at boosting investment in the Port Talbot Waterfront area is now open with Neath Port Talbot Council seeking expressions of interest from companies, land owners and developers.

Update for Skewen Residents from the Coal Authority (26 May 2022)

Update for Skewen Residents from the Coal Authority (26 May 2022)

Aberavon Beach wins 2022 Seaside Award

ABERAVON BEACH has been named as one of country’s best beaches by environmental charity Keep Wales Tidy which has awarded it the prestigious Seaside Award for 2022.

Progressive Coalition announced for Neath Port Talbot Council

A NEW coalition is set to lead Neath Port Talbot Council after representatives from the Independent, Plaid Cymru and Dyffryn Independent groups made an agreement to share power. The Welsh Liberal Democrats and Green Party members will support the coalition via a confidence and supply agreement.

Neath Port Talbot organisations and communities set to celebrate the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee

People across Neath Port Talbot are getting ready to play their part in marking the historic royal milestone of the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee.