Alan Menzies leaves the council

Alan Menzies, interim chief executive, left the council on Tuesday, 4 November 2025, marking an extraordinary 50-year career in public service.

Alan will move full time, to the Hull and East Yorkshire Mayoral Combined Authority (HEYCA). His experience of local government leadership will be invaluable in the establishment of the structures needed for the HEYCA to succeed.

If you have missed any of Alan's classic stories over the years, watch his interview from our Connected Council conference on Friday, 17 October as he reflects on his 50 years in local government.

Liftshare - share your ride to work

Looking for a way to make your journey to work more cost-effective and sociable? Car sharing could be the answer.

Liftshare is a free online platform that helps people find others travelling the same way. Whether you’re commuting regularly or heading to a one-off meeting, it’s a simple way to connect and share the ride.

Why give it a go?

•  Save money - split fuel costs and reduce wear and tear on your car
•  Ease the stress - share driving duties or enjoy company on the road
•  Travel smarter - fewer cars means less congestion and cleaner air.

A small change in how you travel could make a big difference.

Click the button below to learn about available support, including:

• Employee benefits
• Budget calculators
• Loans and savings
• Help for Households
• Training opportunities.

National Care Leavers Month - how your team can get involved

November is National Care Leavers Month (NCLM), a month-long celebration of care-experienced people that aims to raise awareness and highlight their achievements. A care leaver is anyone aged 16-25 who is, or has been, in care or looked after by a local authority.

As corporate parents, it is our responsibility to make care leavers' transition to independent living as easy as possible by providing them with support and opportunities, just as any parents would.

Did you know, we can offer up to 140 hours of work experience in many directorates across the council? This supports our care leavers by improving their CVs and increasing their employability.

Could your team offer work experience? Email the Pathway team to start the conversation.

LiveLabs wins Net Zero Project of the Year

Our Live Labs 2 - Decarbonising Street Lighting project received the Department for Transport Special Recognition Award for Net Zero Project of the Year at this year’s LCRIG Strictly Highways event. 

It was recognised for its groundbreaking approach to reducing carbon emissions in street lighting.

Blue bins campaign wins LARAC award

We’re proud to share that our blue bins campaign has taken the win for best communications campaign of the year at the 2025 Local Authority Recycling Advisory Committee  (LARAC) celebration awards.

Sarah Atkinson, service manager - waste treatment and disposal said: “Getting the win for best communications campaign of the year is a testament to the dedication and collaboration across our teams. The blue bins campaign tackled a complex issue with clarity, empathy, and precision - delivering real change for our residents and measurable savings for the council. We’re proud to take home the win.”

The campaign has also been shortlisted for a National Recycling Award in the Local Authority Success category. The winners will be announced at an awards ceremony on Tuesday, 25 November.

Visit East Yorkshire team nominated for NOEA

The Visit East Yorkshire events team has been shortlisted for Event Organiser of the Year - Best Local Authority Events Team for the fourth year running at the National Outdoor Events Association (NOEA) awards. The winners will be announced on Wednesday, 26 November.

Corporate ID and style guide - using our logo

The council’s logo is an important part of who we are - it represents our organisation as a whole and helps build recognition and trust with our customers.

A strong, consistent logo ensures that every communication - whether internal or external - helps us present a clear and consistent image and a unified organisation.

We provide clear guidance on how to use our logo correctly. You'll find details on the right way to position, size, and apply the logo across different materials, ensuring consistency in everything from documents to signage on the intranet. Use the button below to find out more.

Catch up on our micro providers webinar

Save on selected Microsoft 365 products

You can now enjoy discounted Microsoft 365 products for personal use through the Microsoft Workplace Discount Programme.

This offer is available to all staff.

We are urging staff to:

• Only use first class when essential for business reasons. First class hybrid mail costs £1.67 vs 67p for second class
• Only print in colour when necessary for content or presentation, as it is more costly than printing in black and white.

Take part in our travel to work survey

We’d like to understand how our staff get to and from work, and how we can help make travel more sustainable. Please take a few minutes to fill out our short survey.

Your answers will help us find better ways to support greener travel options.

Complete the survey by Friday, 21 November for a chance to win one of three £50 One4All vouchers - usable in-store, online, and at various restaurants and retailers.

Can you help change the face of men’s health?

Each November, Men’s Health Awareness Month (or Movember as it is otherwise known) draws attention to the physical and mental health challenges affecting men across the UK.

This month we will be joining our health and wellbeing partners and services to raise awareness and education around:

• Mental health 
• Suicide prevention
• Prostate cancer 
• Testicular cancer.

Whether you are already on your way to growing a moustache in support of the Movember campaign (please share progress with internal comms) or just looking for ways to help loved ones or colleagues, we have a series of events and activities planned for staff to take part in throughout November. Our men's health and wellbeing network launches on Wednesday, 12 November at 12noon. To register for the mailing list and first meeting, please email: menshealthnetwork@eastriding.gov.uk

Save the date for our 'men’s cancers' online awareness session - Tuesday, 11 November

Did you know that prostate cancer is the most commonly diagnosed cancer in men, with over 50,000 new cases being diagnosed each year?

The council in association with Humber and North Yorkshire Cancer Alliance is offering a dedicated 30-minute online awareness session on Tuesday, 11 November at 12.30pm for staff to learn about men's cancers.

Please join our free session and learn more about the signs and symptoms of prostate, testicular, bowel and lung cancers, plus screening info and Q&A section.

The session is open to all staff. Click the button below for the Teams link. 

Register for our virtual ‘More than Weight’ network event - Monday, 24 November

Our public health team will be hosting a virtual ‘More than Weight’ network event on Monday, 24 November from 11.30am to 1.30pm.

Join the conversation about:

• Perceptions of weight and health, and how they are connected
• Weight stigma and weight bias   
• What could a more compassionate approach to weight look like?  

To register for this session, please complete the online form. Please share with colleagues, residents or local partners who may also be interested in attending. 

Win a family ticket for the Santa Express

We are offering you the chance to win tickets for a family of four to ride the Santa Express.

Departing from Bridlington Spa, the festive land train journeys to the ‘North Pole’, where children aged two to 12 will receive a gift from Santa.

The family ticket will be valid for use on Saturday 29 or Sunday 30 November. Tickets are not transferable and are subject to availability.

Entries close on Sunday, 16 November, after which a winner will be chosen at random.

Sign up for Vivup to win 1 of 10 £100 gift cards

Perkbox (formerly Vivup) is giving away 10 prizes in their latest sign up competition - and you could be in the running to win one just by registering with Vivup!

All you need to do is visit the Vivup platform and complete your registration by Wednesday, 31 December 2025. Once you’ve done that, you’ll be automatically entered for a chance to win. 

Eryc attends workforce wellbeing meeting

When he's not topping up his tan or joining colleagues on fundraising challenges, Eryc likes to help out at meetings. 

In summer, he attended a workforce wellbeing meeting with Darren Gladstone (Live Well Work Well), Jenny Goacher (comms) and Karen Lister (people services). 

The workforce wellbeing group was set up in 2021 to bring different teams together and promote staff wellbeing. It meets every two months and runs three projects: wellbeing support, promoting wellbeing services, and creating a healthy workplace.

Christmas hamper appeal

Christmas can be a challenging time for many. This year, colleagues are running a Christmas hamper appeal for the Cherry Tree Centre and the East Yorkshire Food Bank. Colleagues can donate a hamper or contribute to one.