The Latest Breaking News from Neath Port Talbot Council

Councillor filmed driving while also ‘attending’ planning meeting

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The Independent UK · Mar 27

Councillor caught on camera driving during planning meeting

He said he had his phone in a cup holder and was using a hands free system

The Independent UK · Mar 27

Huge Roman villa found in Wales dubbed ‘Port Talbot’s Pompeii’

Surveys unexpectedly reveal buried remains of largest Roman villa ever found in Wales

The Independent UK · Jan 12

Neath Port Talbot Council appoint leader and mayor at annual meeting

The council elects a new leader and mayor to lead and preside over council proceedings each year

Wales Online · May 27, 2023

Company to be set up to deliver 'transformational' Celtic Freeport project promising 16,000 jobs for west Wales

The Celtic Freeport bid gained Government approval in March of 2023 and includes plans for delivering floating offshore wind turbines in the Celtic Sea

Wales Online · May 19, 2023

Neath Port Talbot Council to join national empty homes scheme

The £50 million Scheme is backed by Welsh Government

Wales Online · Apr 30, 2023

Margam Park to host Urdd Eisteddfod as festival returns to site after 20 years

The huge event was last held in the country park in 2003

Wales Online · Apr 25, 2023

Decision on controversial Swansea Valley school plans to be made next week

The proposals have been met with fierce opposition from parents, teachers, and residents

Wales Online · Apr 14, 2023

Woman made to pay £387 after failing to pick up dog poo

The woman was issued with a Fixed Penalty Notice last August but after failing to pay, despite extra time and two reminders, the council took her to court

Wales Online · Mar 29, 2023

What's next for Port Talbot after 'truly transformational' Freeport bid is successful

'You have days when the sun shines and you look forward to your day, and today is definitely one of those as far as I'm concerned'

Wales Online · Mar 24, 2023