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Newspaper matching by postcode

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A fixed £35 + VAT platform fee per insertion covers newspaper matching, notice preparation, proofing, placement coordination and the tracked application record, including its checklist, documents and publication certificate. Enter your postcode to see your matched newspaper; the complete price is confirmed before payment.

Save £65 per insertion in agency service fees

Gazetted charges £35 + VAT per insertion. Compared with an agency charging £100 + VAT for its placement service, that is £65 less for each insertion. Newspaper and Gazette charges are separate; see your complete total before payment. Provider fees vary; this service-fee comparison is before VAT and against the stated £100 fee.

Councils can use purchase order or invoice billing. Framework-specific procurement requirements are covered on the councils page.

What affects your price

Your price depends on two things: your local newspaper's rate per centimetre, and the size of your notice. Different notice types have different typical sizes.

For solicitors, agents & individuals

For councils & highways authorities

Traffic Regulation Order

Typical size8–14 cm
Platform fee£35 + VAT

Newspaper placement + objection period management

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Public Path Order

Typical size6–10 cm
Platform fee£35 + VAT

Newspaper placement + inspection details

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Highways Notice

Typical size6–12 cm
Platform fee£35 + VAT

Newspaper placement + scheme notification

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Conservation Area Notice

Typical size8–14 cm
Platform fee£35 + VAT

Newspaper placement + publication certificate

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Council Planning Publication

Typical size6–10 cm
Platform fee£35 + VAT

Newspaper placement + Section 65 / Article 15 / s.67 / Sch 3 publication certificate

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Compulsory Purchase Order

Typical size8–16 cm
Platform fee£35 + VAT

Newspaper placement (two consecutive weeks per ALA 1981 s.11(1)(a)) + publication certificate

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Byelaw Notice

Typical size6–10 cm
Platform fee£35 + VAT

Newspaper placement + publication certificate

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Smoke Control Order

Typical size6–10 cm
Platform fee£35 + VAT

Newspaper placement + publication certificate

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Definitive Map Modification Order

Typical size8–14 cm
Platform fee£35 + VAT

Newspaper placement + publication certificate

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Commons / Town Green Notice

Typical size6–10 cm
Platform fee£35 + VAT

Newspaper placement + publication certificate

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Council Tax Setting

Typical size6–10 cm
Platform fee£35 + VAT

Newspaper placement + publication certificate

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Governance Change Notice

Typical size6–10 cm
Platform fee£35 + VAT

Newspaper placement + publication certificate

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Council Land Disposal Notice

Typical size5–8 cm
Platform fee£35 + VAT

Newspaper placement + publication certificate

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How pricing works

Your price is based on your newspaper's per-centimetre rate multiplied by the size of your notice, plus a fixed £35 platform fee. We confirm the exact amount before payment.

Newspaper and Gazette charges are separate; see your complete total before payment.

Notice preparation and compliant formatting
Newspaper matching from your postcode
Placement in the selected publication
Proof approval before publication
Publication certificate PDF
VAT invoice in your portal

Example: premises licence notice (~8 cm)

Newspaper rate × notice size£30/cm × 8 cm = £240.00
Platform fee£35.00
Subtotal£275.00
VAT (20%)£55.00
Total£330.00

Rates and notice sizes vary by newspaper and notice type. We confirm the exact price before payment.

Why not just call the newspaper?

You could — but here's what that actually involves.

Calling the paper directly

  • Find the right newspaper for the area
  • Call the classified ads desk during office hours
  • Email your notice text and wait for a quote
  • Chase proof by email, approve via reply
  • Request a publication certificate separately
  • Wait for the invoice to arrive by post
Typically 2–5 working days

Using gazetted

  • A suitable local newspaper suggested from your postcode
  • Notice text generated for review
  • Proof, tracking, and certificate in your portal
  • £35 + VAT platform fee per insertion
  • Publication options shown during booking
  • Available 24/7 — no office hours
Fast online booking workflow

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Enter your details, choose from available publication dates, and we confirm the price before payment. Create a free account to get started.

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