Opportunity to reach every household in Neath Port Talbot

"A unique opportunity has been developed to offer companies a chance to reach every home in Neath Port Talbot. The next edition of the council tax booklet will have limited opportunities for advertising. The booklet is delivered to every home in Neath Port Talbot in April 2007."

Neath Port Talbot yobs to be hit with ASBOS

"Young troublemakers in Port Talbot face being hit with Anti-social Behaviour Orders (Asbos) if they don't mend their ways. Anti-social behaviour is behaviour which causes or is likely to cause harassment, alarm or distress to one or more people who are not in the same...

The Safer Neath Port Talbot partnership praised by home office

"The Safer Neath Port Talbot partnership has been praised by the home office for their excellent performance over the last few months. In a letter sent to the joint chairs of the partnership, the Chief Executive of Neath Port Talbot Council, Ken Sawyers and the Superintendent...

Youngsters in Neath Port Talbot sign up for Duke of Edinburgh scheme

"Over fifty young people from Neath Port Talbot signed up to take part in their gold award expedition at an event in Llangatwg comprehensive school last week. The event was part of a programme of recruitment meetings organised by the Duke of Edinburgh Award scheme. The pupils...

Neath Port Talbot council hand out grants for community fireworks

"A number of grants have been given by Neath Port Talbot Council to organisations to stage small community fireworks displays. The move comes after a decision was made earlier this year by the Council not to organise a single public fireworks display as it was felt that...

Neath Port Talbot council drive for groups to apply for funding

"A drive is underway to encourage community and voluntary organisations to apply for grants from Neath Port Talbot Council's community key fund. The council is calling on community groups with capital projects which will benefit the local community to come forward as soon as...

Neath Port Talbot school canteens told to clean up

"Two thirds of Neath Port Talbot schools have been told to clean up their kitchens to obide by legal requirements. The latest kitchen inspection of schools in the area meant 21 of the 37 canteens failed due to cleaning and hygiene, although education bosses insist that all...

Adults wanted to help children with play

" Community-minded officers at Neath Port Talbot Council are preparing a recruitment drive for suitable individuals. Successful applicants will be able to help out at summer play sessions next year. Council play development officer Allison Harris said: "We're looking for...

Careers advice soon to be offered to teenagers everywhere

"A Neath Port Talbot Council officer could soon be offering careers advice to teenagers across the UK. Huw Griffin has been chosen to appear on a website and on publicity material to help promote the role of civil engineers. Mr Griffin, of the council's environment...

Young talent is sort for new west end style stage production | Port Talbot Chat

"A search is on for talented youngsters to star in a full stage production of HONK! At the Port Talbot Princess Royal Theatre. HONK! Written by Anthony Drewe, with musical scores created by George Stiles, is an adaption of the Hans Christian Andersen's story, The Ugly...

Neath Port Talbot council has £1.3m council tax uncollected | Port Talbot Chat

"Neath Port Talbot council has failed to collect over £1.3m in council tax in the last year, a Guardian newspaper article reveals. According to the public services union GMB, figures for uncollected council tax have dropped nationally, but Neath Port Talbot's has...

Genesis project in Taibach praised by Aberavon MP | Port Talbot Chat

"Dr Brian Gibbons, MP for Aberavon, has praised the work of the Genesis Project, based at Taibach. The project exists to help anyone over the age of 16 residing in Neath Port Talbot to overcome many of the barriers they face when wanting to learn new skills or returning to...

Celebrate Christmas in Neath and Port Talbot and join the parade | Port Talbo...

"Santa Clause will soon be coming to Neath and Port Talbot and council entertainment chiefs want to make this years festive celebrations the biggest yet. Neath Port Talbot council are urging people of any age to get involved in the seasonal spirit and join the parades as...

Neath Port Talbot council promotes dangers of building sites to children | Po...

"'Stay Safe' events to promote safety of building sites are being held by Neath Port Talbot Council, in St Josephs Roman Catholic School and Sandfields Primary school this week. Members of the council's renewal area team and the council's construction ambassador are visiting...

Cash boost for local Neath Port Talbot organisations | Port Talbot Chat

"Three community organisations in Neath Port Talbot have been boosted by the approval of financial grants towards their new capital schemes under the Council's Key Funds project. New Sandfields Aberavon has been granted £49,000 to carry out capital works to the Afan...