Press Releases

Duw it’s hard! A bronze statue of Max Boyce will soon be in place in his beloved Glynneath

A spectacular statue of Welsh comedian, singer and entertainer Max Boyce will be unveiled in the popular ex-miner’s home town of Glynneath on September 30th, 2023.

Neath Port Talbot Council steps in to preserve Remembrance Day parades

Neath Port Talbot Council has taken decisive action to ensure the continuation of cherished Remembrance Day Parades in Neath and Port Talbot.

UK Levelling Up Fund proposals at Waterfall Country Pontneddfechan out for consultation.

Neath Port Talbot Council is asking residents and visitors for their views on proposals to invest £7.7 million in facilities and infrastructure at Waterfall Country Pontneddfechan in order to ease visitor pressures in the area.

Bold strategies unveiled for a cultural transformation of Neath Port Talbot by 2030

Three dynamic new strategies have been unveiled with the aim of making Neath Port Talbot a nationally recognised destination with a high-quality, accessible offer of sport, heritage, arts and culture.

Council unveils latest weapon in the fight against potholes in Neath Port Talbot

Neath Port Talbot Council has taken delivery of a new pothole fixing machine which will make repairing the damaging road defects much quicker and easier.

Happy Hounds animal feed prosecution

The Director of a Neath Port Talbot raw pet food manufacturing business, supplying dog owners and breeders across South Wales and the English border, has been prosecuted by Neath Port Talbot County Borough Council for supplying unsafe pet food and operating in unhygienic conditions.

Save the Date: Neath Food and Drink Festival 2023

The aroma of sizzling street food and the sound of live music – it can only mean one thing: the Neath Food and Drink Festival is back.

NPT parking charge increases and other changes agreed ensuring car parks are maintained

A series of changes to free car parking arrangements over the Christmas period, current car parking charges, parking permit charges and the introduction of a parking charging regime along the Aberavon Seafront have been agreed by Neath Port Talbot councillors.

Line up announced for Mayor of Neath Port Talbot's Remembrance Concert 2023

The popular Mayor of Neath Port Talbot's Remembrance Concert returns to the princess Royal Theatre on Friday 27 October and will feature a first-class line-up.

Neath Port Talbot Council Statement about Reinforced Autoclaved Aerated Concrete (RAAC)

We can confirm that no reinforced autoclaved aerated concrete (RAAC) has been identified in any of the county borough’s school buildings. While we do not anticipate discovering RAAC in other council managed buildings, we are currently conducting our final inspections. We will keep all parents, pupils, staff, and residents informed of any potential future developments