Neath Port Talbot
Neath Port Talbot () is a
county borough in
Glamorgan, south
Wales.
The borough borders the other
principal areas of
Bridgend and
Rhondda Cynon Taff to the east,
Powys and
Carmarthenshire to the north and
Swansea to the west. Its main towns, as the name of the authority suggests, are
Neath and
Port Talbot.
Created from the former
districts of
Neath,
Port Talbot and part of
Lliw Valley on
1 April 1996 as
Neath and Port Talbot, it changed its name on the following day,
2 April 1996.
Since local government re-organisation in 1996, Neath Port Talbot is governed by
Neath Port Talbot County Borough Council.
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Afan Forest Park, formerlly known as Afan Argoed was once a quiet
country park for walking and recreation. In recent times, it has become a mecca for
mountain biking with the development of a number of demanding off mountain biking trails.
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Margam Country Park is a frequent destination for the
World Rally Championships
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Aberavon Beach is a large beach resort, popular with surfers
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List of places in Neath Port Talbot for a list of settlements
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Freecycle Neath Port Talbot*
Neath Port Talbot Council Site
