Press Releases

New service on way to deal with derelict and unsightly properties in Neath Port Talbot

A new service is to be established to tackle problems across Neath Port Talbot caused by non-residential or commercial properties which are either empty or derelict.

Port Talbot's Latest Nature Project Under the M4

A nature-themed project has enhanced an underpass in Port Talbot through a series of murals, a ‘green screen’ and introducing a variety of new trees and plants.

More than £230,000 on way to Neath Port Talbot Third Sector Organisations

Members of Neath Port Talbot Council’s Cabinet have approved grants totalling £234,914 to 12 successful applicants as part of its Third Sector Grant funding scheme for 2025/26.

Multi-million pound safety works at Welsh coal tips announced at Afan Valley visit

Close to £34m of investment to deliver safety works at more than 130 coal tip sites throughout Wales represents the largest safety programme to date.

NPT Council Joins Welsh Public Organisations in Pledging New Approach

Organisations across Wales have signed a charter which commits them to responding to public tragedies with openness, transparency and accountability.

Young care experienced people in NPT welcome plan to phase profit out of children’s care

Foster Wales Neath Port Talbot is joining Wales’ fostering community in highlighting the benefits of local authority care as the Welsh Government’s landmark Health and Social Care Bill begins the process of removing profit from the children’s care system.

Lower income families offered free entry to Eisteddfod yr Urdd 2025

Thanks to £200,000 financial support by the Welsh Government, Urdd Gobaith Cymru is pleased to confirm that free entry will be offered to lower income families to Eisteddfod yr Urdd 2025, which will be held in Margam Park, Neath Port Talbot.

Meet Jake Dorgan - Neath Port Talbot Council’s new Youth Mayor

Neath Port Talbot Council’s Chief Executive Frances O’Brien has inaugurated Neath College student Jake Dorgan as the council’s Youth Mayor for 2025/26.

Final Call! Limited Spots Remaining for Parc Margam 10k and 5k Run 2025!

Time is running out to register for the highly anticipated Parc Margam 10k & 5k Run!

Just days left to nominate for the Mayor of Neath Port Talbot Citizen Awards 2025!

Nominations for this year’s Mayor of Neath Port Talbot Citizen Awards, which recognise unsung heroes from across NPT who make a real difference to our communities, close at midday on Wednesday, March 19th, 2025.