Keep Britain Tidy is the national litter abatement agency funded by government. The campaign is run by ENCAMS, which can provide publications, advice, research and campaign materials to local authorities, the public, businesses or other organisations.

For access to research, copies of artwork, information on campaigns or to order free publications on a number of cleaner/safer topics including fly-tipping visit www.encams.org/information/publications.asp?Sub=0&Menu=0.26.13.206 or telephone 01942612639

The Local Environmental Quality Survey of England, is an annual report measuring the prevalence of litter and fly-tipping across 10,000 sites. It assesses the condition of the public space and also includes reports on dog fouling, graffiti and flyposting. It makes comparisons to previous years and recommends improvements. The survey is carried out by ENCAMS which runs the Keep Britain Tidy campaign.

To access the annual survey reports visit www.encams.org/information/researchreports.asp?Sub=0&Menu=0.26.13.203 or telephone 01946 612639

Sustainable Communities Programme is an initiative that helps in drawing together residents, schools and other groups to bring about local improvements. A resource pack is available that provides tools for local communities to assess their own environment and make recommendations and improvements in conjunction with their local council. Useful for community group leaders and for council staff who wish to help them, one of the key themes is fly-tipping.

The pack is free and can be ordered by visiting www.encams.org/information/publications.asp?Sub=0&Menu=0.26.13.206 or by telephoning 01942 612639

A website dedicated to providing information and good practice to local authorities and others. The site aims to act as a reference point for information and guidance on a number of cleaner/safer issues, and includes guides to legislation and good practice.Visit www.idea-knowledge.gov.uk or telephone 0207 296 6420