Copies should be sent to main contributors and other key people consulted during preparation. In most cases, it should be sufficient to have copies of the brief available at the offices of the local authority for collection or for dispatch by post on request. In some cases, it may be appropriate to have copies available at local libraries or other community centres. Increasing access to the Internet and the setting up of Websites by some local authorities raises the possibility of planning briefs being made available 'on-line'. The value of this will depend on the level of interest likely to be generated and the level of response anticipated.
Some local authorities have regular news sheets or take space in local newspapers.
These can be used to advertise the adoption of a planning brief, its purpose, and its availability. 7.4 Recovering costs Most planning briefs are currently available free of charge. Some authorities charge a cover price sufficient to meet printing costs.