Plain-language versions of public notices.

We rewrite public notices at a Grade 8 reading level. Every fact stays the same. The original notice still governs.

Documents stay in CanadaProcessed and stored only in Canada.
Every fact stays the sameDates, amounts, deadlines and contacts match the original.
The original still governsEach plain version says the original notice is official.
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01 What Plainwrit does

You send a public notice. We return a plain-language version that residents can follow, at a Grade 8 reading level.

We keep every date, amount, deadline, bylaw number and contact the same. We do not add facts. We do not leave facts out. The original notice remains the official version.

02 What you get

With every rewrite

A web-ready plain-language version for your site
An accessible Word and PDF copy
A short Facebook post

Optional, when you need them

A formal PDF for planning notices
An email-alert blurb
An SMS or app short version
A newspaper short form
A printable one-page poster

03 A real sample

Sample: a recent Ontario municipal notice

Original

The Council of the Township passed development charges By-law No. [number] on the 8th day of September, 2026 under section 2 (1) of the Development Charges Act, 1997, S.O., 1997 c. 27, as amended; Any person or organization may appeal to the Ontario Land Tribunal under section 14 of the Act, in respect of the development charges by-law, by filing with the Clerk of the Township on or before the 19th day of October, 2026 a notice of appeal setting out the objection to the by-law and the reasons supporting the objection. The schedule of development charges imposed by By-law No. [number], which came into effect on September 9, 2026, is as follows: Schedule "B" No key map has been provided as the by-law applies to all lands located within the Township. The Area-specific charges are imposed on development in the Area wherein which water and wastewater services will be available.

Plain-language version

What happened: On September 8, 2026, Council passed By-law No. [number]. It sets development charges. These are fees paid when land is developed. Council used section 2(1) of the Development Charges Act, 1997.

When it starts: The charges started on September 9, 2026. The fee list is in Schedule "B".

Where it applies: The by-law covers all land in the Township. That is why there is no key map. There are extra charges for the Area. These apply where water and wastewater services will be available.

How to appeal: Any person or group can appeal to the Ontario Land Tribunal. This is under section 14 of the Act. Send a notice of appeal to the Township Clerk. Say what you object to and why. The deadline is October 19, 2026.

Summary only. The original notice governs.

Excerpt from a public municipal notice. Identifying details removed. Plainwrit is not affiliated with any municipality.

04 Your first document is free

Send one public notice. We rewrite it and email the plain-language version back, with the core deliverables.

No account. No purchase order. Just email the notice to [email protected].

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