{"id":14770,"date":"2025-04-12T21:29:34","date_gmt":"2025-04-12T21:29:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/14770\/"},"modified":"2025-04-12T21:29:34","modified_gmt":"2025-04-12T21:29:34","slug":"five-things-you-need-to-know-today","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/14770\/","title":{"rendered":"Five things you need to know today"},"content":{"rendered":"

Community council elections were held earlier this year, but in eight areas there have not been sufficient nominations to form a. new council. Nominations are being run again and are open until 17 April in these areas: Craigmillar, Davidson\u2019s Mains and Silverknowes, Firrhill, Hutchison and Chesser, Muirhouse and Salvesen, Old Town, Portobello, West Pilton and West Granton. If you would like to become a community councillor then you are invited to play a part in local democracy. Their business covers all kinds of things \u2013 but includes being a statutory consult on planning matters. These are voluntary organisations set up by statute by The City of Edinburgh Council. <\/p>\n

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Apply now to establish one of Penguin\u2019s Little Book Stops<\/p>\n

Penguin Books is going to celebrate its 90th birthday on 30 July \u2013 and they are celebrating by supporting 90 Little Book Stops in the UK. Teaming up with the Little Free Library, an American movement to offer book exchanges in the local neighbourhood, Penguin are asking for 90 applicants to set up their own Little Book Stop.<\/p>\n

The 90 Little Book Stops will feature a bespoke Penguin design and be installed with an initial curation of children\u2019s and adult books, specially selected to celebrate 90 years of Penguin books.<\/p>\n

After that the concept is simple: take a book, share a book.<\/p>\n

Each Little Book Stop has a steward that looks after them and they are open 24\/7 so you can always find your next read. The steward will be responsible for registering with Little Free Library which will give them access to a support network and resources.<\/p>\n

A spokesperson said: \u201cOur Little Book Stops aim to celebrate the joy of reading and the people who make reading happen for their communities. We believe in the power of books to create connections between us and that each day, all over the UK, there are people who champion reading. Librarians, teachers, community leaders, parent groups, book sellers, youth workers, carers \u2013 the list goes on! Maybe it\u2019s even your neighbour who is always recommending your next read.<\/p>\n

\u201cIf you\u2019d like to celebrate a local reading champion or bring the joy of books to your local community, apply for one of our 90 Little Book Stops today.\u201d<\/p>\n

It\u2019s quick and easy to apply online before 1 May. There are four key questions to understand the potential impact of a Little Book Stop in your community and to ensure its success.<\/p>\n