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1.Council stationery

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    Introduction

    These guidelines apply to all stationery and must not be amended in any way.

    All council stationery is printed in either Gill Sans or Arial. The standard layouts must be followed throughout the council, regardless of directorate to ensure a consistent corporate identity.

    Read more about council fonts
    The image shows the standard layout of a business card including name, job title and contact details.

    Business cards

    Standard layout for a business card.

    The reverse of the card can be used for a message or to reinforce the visual identity of a service or campaign.

    If you would like a business card creating contact print and design. You can:

    Email printanddesign@eastriding.gov.uk

    Letters - a guide to layout

    All council stationery is produced through the corporate communications team and should follow approved layouts.

    The examples shown on this page are the standard layouts for all A4 letterheads and business cards. There should be no variations of these templates.

    • Position of logo on A4 stationery, 76mm wide, centred at top of page, printed in ERYC green and black, with address in Gill Sans Nova Regular or Arial Nova Regular centred below, no punctuation marks.
    • Chief executive, executive directors and director’s names are in Gill Sans Nova Regular or Arial Nova Regular and job titles are in Gill Sans Nova Light or Arial Nova Light.
    • When typing a letter, the font should be Gill Sans Nova Light or Arial Nova Light for main body copy, and the point size should not be less than 12pt for Gill Sans and 11pt for Arial.
    • On occasion, East Riding of Yorkshire Council services will be in partnership with other service providers. A new letterhead format can be produced to reflect these partnerships. If you wish to produce a partnership letterhead, please contact the corporate communications team. You can:
    Email corporatecomms@eastriding.gov.uk
    Please note:

    All letterheads should carry chief executive, executive director or director name and job titles.

    The image shows an example of a letter used for correspondence, with the correct layout that displays the letterhead.

    Letters - a visual guide

    The corporate style for correspondence, which must be used in all circumstances.

    Download the letterhead templates and use the correct one for your service area:

    Find out more about our eyecare voucher scheme

    Take regular screen breaks

    Make sure you take regular screen breaks to give your eyes the rest they need. Here are some tips to help you do this:

    1. Vary your tasks

    Try to plan and switch between screen and non-screen work so that you naturally get a break.

    2. Set a timer

    Take frequent, short breaks every hour with 5 to 10 minutes away from your screen, this could be to:

    • make a drink
    • do some stretches
    • go to the printer.

    3. Follow the 20-20-20 rule

    Every 20 minutes look at something 20 feet away for 20 seconds to give your eye muscles a rest.

    4. Remember to blink!

    Blinking is the eye’s way of getting the moisture it needs on its surface. It also cleans the surface of your eye of any debris and washes it out with fresh tears.

    If you're talking to someone or looking at objects in the distance, you normally blink 30 to 40 times per minute. But when you are reading on a screen, your blinking naturally slows to 3 to 5 times per minute.

    By making a conscious effort to blink more often, this will help to keep the surface of your eyes from drying out and also sharpen your vision.

    Make your display work for you

    1. Position your screen correctly

    If your screen isn’t set up correctly, you may be unnecessarily straining your eyes.

    Your eyes should be roughly the same height as the top of the screen. If you find yourself leaning forward to peer at the screen bring the screen closer and/or adjust the font size so it is easier for you to read.

    2. Reduce glare and reflections

    Make sure you have a clear view of the screen with no glare or reflections.

    If daylight is shining on your screen you could:

    • close the blinds
    • tilt the screen
    • reposition yourself and the screen.

    3. Check image quality

    Make sure that your screen display is clear and flicker free. You may need to adjust the colours, brightness or contrast to make it clearer.

    Any text should be crisp and readable. Try adjusting the zoom or making the text larger if you experience difficulty.

    Get your eyes checked regularly

    As a regular DSE user, you should get your eyes checked every 2 years.

    You can get a full eye examination at no cost to you. If you need glasses solely for the use of digital screen equipment, you can also get a contribution towards this.

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