Local Aberavon MP visits cancer support day unit.

"Aberavon MP, Dr Hywel Francis, has recently paid a visit to Y Rhosyn, a Cancer Support Day Unit, based at Neath Port Talbot Hospital, which provides support and advice for people who have or have had cancer and their families."

Neath Port Talbot council report shows improvement

"The latest Improvement Plan, published by Neath Port Talbot Council, shows that services provided by the Council have improved in the last year. The findings come from data gathered from 145 performance related indicators that measure the performance of specific services...

New £600,000 drug centre opens in Port Talbot

"A new £600,000 drug centre has been officially opened at Talbot Road in Port Talbot. The new centre, run by West Glamorgan Council on Alcohol and Drug Abuse (WGCADA) was jointly funded by the Welsh Assembly Substance Misuse Capital Fund, Big Lottery, the Neath Port Talbot...

Neath Port Talbot road accident records studied

"A major scheme to cut the number of Neath Port Talbot road accidents has reached an important point. Accident records are now being monitored at sites around the borough which have benefited from work under the programme."

£110m road scheme bridges gaps in Port Talbot

"A series of new footbridges along one of Port Talbot's key roads is taking shape. Five of the new structures are due to rise above Afan Way over the next few months - one has just gone up near the road's junction with Seaway Parade."

Port Talbot residents urged to leave a light on

"Residents in Neath and Port Talbot are being urged to leave a light on once clocks go back at the end of this month."

Residents of Neath Port Talbot warned of PDS delivery scam

"Residents in Neath and Port Talbot are being warned to be careful about a new postal scam operating in the area. Safer Neath Port Talbot are warning people about a new scam that sees cards being posted through front doors from company PDS (Parcel Delivery Service) asking...

Children in Neath Port Talbot to receive reflective wrist bands

"A campaign aiming to reduce the number of winter road accidents involving children is being launched on October 27th. The ‘Avoid Close Encounters' campaign, being released on October 27th and run by Corus, the Safer Neath Port Talbot Partnership and Neath Port Talbot...

Neath Port Talbot Council youth services to join youth week

"The youth service at Neath Port Talbot Council is joining national celebrations for youth work week. (1st November) Held annually for the last 13 years, the theme of this year's event is "Hold your Head up". It will focus on raising awareness of the importance of mental...

Neath Port Talbot disabled invited to have their say

"Disabled people living in Neath Port Talbot have been invited to help promote disability equality in the county borough at a special 'Have Your Say' event in Afan Lido on Friday 20th October. The event marks the start of a comprehensive consultation process by Neath Port...

Port Talbot police get ready for Halloween and Bonfire night

"South Wales police are getting ready for what has traditionally become the busiest time of the year. With celebrations for Halloween and Bonfire Night fast approaching a concerted effort is once again being undertaken by South Wales Police, in liaison with the Fire and...

Work starts on Neath Port Talbots response centre

"Work has started on Neath Port Talbot Council's new office and service response centre on the Baglan Energy Park near Briton Ferry. This is the next phase of the council's accommodation strategy to bring its office accommodation and depots up to modern day...

Local MP praises Neath Port Talbot constables

"The work of Special Constables in Neath Port Talbot has been highlighted and praised by Aberavon MP Dr Hywel Francis. Neath Port Talbot Division of South Wales Police has a dedicated set of 18 Specials who give up their own time to help make the communities safer."

Convergence funding workshop held by Neath Port Talbot council

"Preparations are underway at Neath Port Talbot Council for the new European funding programme being introduced next year. An information session is being held today (17th October) at Neath Civic Centre for anyone interested to find out more about the new programme and how to...

Neath Port Talbot council releases new guide for fostered children

"Neath Port Talbot Council has published a new guide which will be made available to all children who are being fostered within the county borough. The easy to read, bi-lingual booklet has been produced by the Authority's Community Placement (Fostering) service and is...