Shopmobility gets lifeline from Neath Port Talbot council | Port Talbot Chat

Neath Port Talbot Shopmobility has been thrown a lifeline By Neath Port Talbot Council to continue helping disabled people to do their shopping. The charity, started in 1997, has been given a £50,000 grant by the council so that disabled and elderly people may still...

Children to travel free on trains at weekends in September | Port Talbot Chat

Arriva Trains Wales is launching a special promotion where accompanied kids can travel free on all its trains on Saturdays in September. The new ‘Kids go free' promotion allows each adult travelling with a valid ticket to take up to two children under 16 on the same...

Neath Port Talbot council may increase local housing rents | Port Talbot Chat

It has been revealed in an article posted in the Courier that Neath Port Talbot Council may soon increase rental prices to houses they currently control, being the only option of keeping control of their own housing stock. If the rental prices are not increased its likely...

Neath Port Talbot council reducing health and safety risks | Port Talbot Chat

The authority is taking the first step towards developing a safety management system that will lead the way in Wales. An audit carried out by independent inspectors is underway at the council which will pave the way to achieve accreditation for the internationally...

Cwmavon residents meeting again successful | Port Talbot Chat

A community meeting in an Afan Valley village has given residents the opportunity to chose what priorities they want Police to give their attention too. The Cwm Together meeting for residents of Cwmafan at the Community Centre was organised by the Communities First team and...

Neath Port Talbot valleys strategy to begin shortly | Port Talbot Chat

The next phase of Neath Port Talbot Council's valleys strategy is about to start. Following a successful series of local meetings held last year in all the five valley communities, the council is set to embark on a further round of meetings this autumn. Read more...

Neath Port Talbot council hits back at insurance fraudsters | Port Talbot Chat

The council is launching a hard hitting publicity campaign this week to tackle the increasing problem of fraudulent insurance claims against the council.Advertisements and leaflets will be appearing across the county borough, encouraging residents to ring a new national...

Neath Port Talbot council helping reduce biodegradable waste | Port Talbot Chat

Figures recently announced reveal that Neath Port Talbot County Borough Council has overwhelmingly succeeded in keeping well within its landfill allowance restriction to satisfy the stringent Welsh Assembly limits on the amount of biodegradable waste it is permitted to send...

Business support plan for Neath Port Talbot communities | Port Talbot Chat

Soon to be launched in each valley area, the plan is meant to find out what is needed and what is not being provided in the field of business support. It will be rolled out in the next six months. This information will help in the preparation of specific support schemes...

Neath Port Talbot council asks whats on in your community | Port Talbot Chat

As part of the Pride in Neath Port Talbot campaign Neath Port Talbot Council is asking residents and community groups to tell them what is taking place in their communities. The campaign aims to help promote a sense of pride within communities in Neath Port Talbot. It aims...

Dragon sports a great success this summer in Neath Port Talbot | Port Talbot ...

Numbers soared in the Dragon Sport Summer Fun programme that was held in 8 venues across the County Borough during the school holidays. Hundreds of children had the opportunity to try their hand at athletics, football, tennis as well as many other sports. Many children...

Neath Port Talbot council clamp down on landlords | Port Talbot Chat

Landlords that are neglecting their properties will soon face tougher legislation to help weed them out. Neath Port Talbot Council has introduced a new licensing system to ensure better quality conditions for tenants. The new system, which was brought in under the...

Homosexuals ignored in Neath Port Talbots new health plans | Port Talbot Chat

A claim that homosexuals have been ignored in a new Neath and Port Talbot health drive has recently been posted in the South Wales Evening Post. The reduction of infection plan is one in a series of plans that has been drawn up by the Health Social Care and Wellbeing...

Cwmavons Kicking2gether dance class closed due to lack of funding | Port Talb...

Kicking2gether, a dance class that is based in Cwmavon, has had to stop its classes due to lack of funding. The class, which has been running for over 5 years at the YWCA at Depot Road, was originally self funded. However in recent years it saw both the YWCA funding the...

Sandfields yobs face PACT crackdown | Port Talbot Chat

Neath Port Talbot police are helping crack down anti social behaviour in a park in Sandfields. Residents who live near Vivian Park raised concerns last month at a Partnership and Communities Together (PACT) meeting.about youngsters drinking and making loud noises. ...