Solar farms could be constructed on this site, council announces A NEW solar farm could be coming to areas in Barkham if next month s submitted planning application is passed, the Wokingham Borough Council has said. The council made the announcement earlier last week, explaining the move in a bid to make the borough a net-zero emissions area. It is believed that solar panels placed in council-owned land, spanning more than 56 football pitches (40 hectares) and adjacent to Barkham Ride could renewably power about 5,000 homes and businesses for years, as well as saving about 6,325 tonnes of carbon dioxide a year. Cllr Gregor Murray, executive member for resident services, communications and emissions, said: “Tackling climate change is incredibly important for Wokingham Borough and its residents.
FURTHER TEMPORARY BUS SERVICE SUSPENSIONS ANNOUNCED FOUR MORE bus services have been suspended today, following government pressure to do so. Reading Buses announced the suspension of the routes on Friday, February 5, explaining that bus companies nationwide have been urged to temporarily reduce lesser-used services, as a consequence of fewer people travelling during the third national lockdown. The changes include the Leopard 3, 8, and 9 services, as well as reductions to the Tiger 7 service. Leopard 3 buses will drop from every 20 minutes between Reading and Arborfield to 30 minutes, but buses will still run hourly to Wokingham. Leopard 8 and 9 services will become hourly, giving a half-hourly service between Reading and Spencers Wood. Sundays will remain largely unchanged.