Local government · Welsh county borough council. This page brings together reports naming this recipient and response statements clearly connected to concerns raised in those reports.
Reports
4
Naming this recipient
Published responses
100%
Found for named reports
Concerns addressed
9
Across all linked responses
Stated actions
35
Described in responses
Reports over time
Reports over time
Reports naming this recipient by issue year.
Evidence profile
Report topics
Share of this recipient’s reports compared with all other recipients.
100%published responses found
35stated actions described
Topic comparisons are not available in the current evidence snapshot.
Concerns and recipient responses
Statements from Neath Port Talbot County Borough Council linked to the concerns in each report. Select any concern, action or position to view the source wording.
South Wales Central
Concerns raised4
Failure to provide information enabling walkers to understand official routes, path closures and risks
Inadequate signage addressing the risk of accidental falling
Poor or non-existent mobile telephone signal in remote areas
High rate of trips and slips in Waterfall Country
Responses linked to these concerns
Each statement is shown once, even when linked to more than one concern.
Actions described in response An action is something this recipient says it has done, is doing, or plans to do in response to the concern raised.2
Action
Progress procurement of the new Visitor Hub, designed to provide visitor information and safety guidance.
Stated in progressThe respondent said that this action was in progress when they made their response on 13 February 2026.
Action
Publish and maintain revised Waterfall Country website warnings about water-related risks and safe behaviour.
Stated completedThe respondent said that this action was complete when they made their response on 13 February 2026.
Swansea and Neath Port Talbot
Concerns raised3
Lack of evidence that other breakwater deterrence measures are effective
Dangerous jumping from and water around the breakwater
Lack of lifeguard cover at the breakwater during higher-risk spring and summer periods
Responses linked to these concerns
Each statement is shown once, even when linked to more than one concern.
Actions described in response An action is something this recipient says it has done, is doing, or plans to do in response to the concern raised.2
Action
Assess whether additional deterrent measures are necessary after monitoring analysis, in cooperation with RNLI and ABP.
Stated plannedThe respondent said that this action was planned when they made their response on 11 June 2025.
Action
Review the beach safety assessment and decide lifeguard deployment for the 2026 summer season using monitoring findings.
Stated plannedThe respondent said that this action was planned when they made their response on 11 June 2025.
Respondent positions A position is what this recipient says about the concern when it does not describe a specific action.5
Position
The council cannot police access to the breakwater because it is third-party-owned land outside the council’s ownership or control.
Outside remitThe respondent said that this matter was outside its role or authority.
Position
There is no evidence that breakwater risk has worsened, and the deceased accessed it outside historical lifeguard operating hours.
Disputes the concernThe respondent disagreed with part of the concern or the basis for it.
Position
If RNLI’s current assessment recommends no changes, existing beachfront lifeguarding provision will continue under those recommendations.
Existing arrangements considered sufficientThe respondent said that existing arrangements were sufficient, so no further action was needed.
Position
Any additional lifeguard coverage depends on necessary funding being available.
Unable to actThe respondent said that a constraint prevented them from taking the relevant action.
Position
Lifeguarding provision on the breakwater is addressed through RNLI recommendations and ABP’s engagement as landowner.
Redirects responsibilityThe respondent said that another organisation was responsible for deciding or taking action.
South Wales Central
Concerns raised2
Failure to provide adequate warning signage at points where individuals may decide to enter the water
Failure of waterfall signage to provide clear, concise warnings about the power and dangers of the water
Responses linked to these concerns
Each statement is shown once, even when linked to more than one concern.
Actions described in response An action is something this recipient says it has done, is doing, or plans to do in response to the concern raised.4
Action
Erect signs advising visitors about unpredictable water flow.
Stated plannedThe respondent said that this action was planned when they made their response on 4 January 2023.
Action
Implement a uniform signage approach arising from the signage review.
Stated plannedThe respondent said that this action was planned when they made their response on 4 January 2023.
Action
Complete independent and high-volume-area reviews of existing signage and identify necessary safety improvements.
Stated in progressThe respondent said that this action was in progress when they made their response on 4 January 2023.
Action
Put temporary warning signs in place at the site.
Stated in progressThe respondent said that this action was in progress when they made their response on 4 January 2023.
Respondent positions A position is what this recipient says about the concern when it does not describe a specific action.2
Position
Advice recommends refraining from terms such as Danger, Caution, Warning and Deep Water when erecting signs.
Unable to actThe respondent said that a constraint prevented them from taking the relevant action.
Position
Welsh Language Standards require additional information on signs, limiting the use of signage consisting solely of clear plain-language safety warnings.
Unable to actThe respondent said that a constraint prevented them from taking the relevant action.
South Wales Central
Concerns raised2
Unclear responsibility for the particular area
Failure to provide adequate, clear signage warning of the risk of death by drowning
Responses linked to these concerns
Each statement is shown once, even when linked to more than one concern.
Actions described in response An action is something this recipient says it has done, is doing, or plans to do in response to the concern raised.6
Action
Complete an independent review of signage at the Site and public-access areas on respondent-owned land.
Stated in progressThe respondent said that this action was in progress when they made their response on 29 September 2022.
Action
Implement necessary signage changes identified through the review to provide a uniform approach.
Stated plannedThe respondent said that this action was planned when they made their response on 29 September 2022.
Action
Review signs in high-volume visitor areas to ensure they are fit for purpose and uniform in design, content and application.
Stated in progressThe respondent said that this action was in progress when they made their response on 29 September 2022.
Action
Review signage across the National Park and Neath Port Talbot Council land and implement a uniform signage approach where necessary.
Stated plannedThe respondent said that this action was planned when they made their response on 29 September 2022.
Action
Install user-friendly signs delineating the National Park area and providing contact details for queries.
Stated completedThe respondent said that this action was complete when they made their response on 29 September 2022.
Action
Conduct independent reviews of signage at the Site and in high-volume visitor areas, including a scheduled safety-consultant site visit.
Stated in progressThe respondent said that this action was in progress when they made their response on 29 September 2022.
Respondent positions A position is what this recipient says about the concern when it does not describe a specific action.2
Position
The area concerned is outside both authorities’ ownership, so they do not undertake signage work there.
Outside remitThe respondent said that this matter was outside its role or authority.
Position
The area lacking adequate drowning-warning signage is outside both authorities’ ownership and therefore their direct remit.
Outside remitThe respondent said that this matter was outside its role or authority.
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