The Latest Breaking News from Neath Port Talbot Council

The Plaza houses a 252-seat theatre/community hall, a digital studio, a gym, a fitness studio, a bank, hireable workspaces and a café – and management hope it will offer a wide range of opportunities and activities for local people of all ages

Neath Port Talbot Council has launched the support to encourage companies to establish operations in the region

It comes after the Welsh Government announced its Roads Review earlier this month

It will see around 190 members of staff moving to alternative locations

There is no need to panic

The building had been a library in the town for almost 100 years before the move

The application was originally approved by Neath Port Talbot Council in 2022 though further conditions will have to be met

The leisure centre houses a 25m swimming pool, learners' pool, sauna, steam room, hot tub, 100-station gym, two health studios and a cafe - and management hope to see 250,000 visitors through the doors every year

The consultation on plans for a £22m new school has been extended

Environmental health officers from Neath Port Talbot Council carried out a noise monitoring programme at the venue

Karen Jones, chief executive of Neath Port Talbot Council, said a successful freeport bid for south west Wales would mean a much brighter future