Press Releases

£13m steel aid package welcomed and ‘all systems go’ for the job creating Celtic Freeport

The Leader and Chief Executive of Neath Port Talbot Council have welcomed a multi-million aid package for those affected by the Tata Steel UK changes and a new “open for business” phase in the transformational Celtic Freeport project.

More than £13,000 raised for good causes by Mayor’s charitable fund

THE TOTAL amount of money raised for the Mayor of Neath Port Talbot’s Charitable Fund for the civic year 2023/24, when Cllr Chris Williams was the Mayor and Debbie Rees was Mayoress, was £13,697.75.

Figures show rise in primary and secondary school attendance across Neath Port Talbot

There has been a rise in primary and secondary school attendance in Neath Port Talbot in the 2023/24 academic year.

500-mile EV Rally Cymru ends at Neath Port Talbot’s award-winning Bay Technology Centre

THE EV Rally Cymru 2024, a two-day 500-mile event designed to showcase the power and potential of electric vehicles reached its climax at the Baglan Energy Park’s award-winning Bay Technology Centre on Thursday, November 14th.

Council's new Chief Executive begins role calling it 'the greatest opportunity of my working life'

FRANCES O’BRIEN HAS started her role as the new Chief Executive Officer of Neath Port Talbot Council, taking over from outgoing Chief Executive Karen Jones who has retired.

Major Redevelopment Underway at Glynneath Welfare Park

One of the largest community park redevelopment projects in Neath Port Talbot is now underway, as the Glynneath Welfare Park is set for a major transformation.

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.