Blogging

What is it?

A 'blog' or 'weblog' is an online journal. As a 'blogger' you post diary entries, pictures and more about your experiences and thoughts.

Why bother with it?

As an Elected Member a blog is a fantastic online space to tell your electorate about the work you are doing, your campaigns and your 'fights'.

Where can I find out more about it?

Follow the link to the ICELE Guide to Blogging. ICELE is the International Centre of Excellence for Local eDemocracy.

For an example of a blog see CouncillorMary Reid Blog or the Stockton-on-Tees Mayors Blog

To get up and running quickly and easily with your own blog have a look at Bloginabox from ICELE