Launched by the Anti-Social Behaviour Unit of the Home Office, the TOGETHER campaign aims to get tough on anti-social behaviour such as abandoned vehicles. An ActionLine is available every weekday on 0870 220 2000, to provide information, and to discuss solutions and best practice to help practitioners tackle anti-social behaviour throughout England and Wales.

For further information visit www.together.gov.uk.

A partnership scheme involving local authorities, the police, fire service and the DVLA. This operation aims to coordinate the quick and efficient removal of abandoned and untaxed vehicles from streets and other areas. Operation Cubit encourages voluntary re-licensing and discourages vehicle abandonment. It has succeeded in disrupting criminal activity and reducing incidents of vehicle arson and has improved the quality of life for residents who had previously been blighted by abandoned vehicles. For general information on Operation Cubit telephone 0870 000 1585 or visit www.homeoffice.gov.uk/rds/antisocial1.html to access the on-line evaluation report.

A range of publications for the public giving advice on how they can tackle specific issues such as abandoned vehicles. Crime Concern aims to empower people to take action and to reduce the fear of crime and crime itself at a local level. It also provides information on the Crime and Disorder Act.
Visit www.crimeconcern.org.uk or telephone 01793 863 500

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.
Visit www.encams.org/information/publications.asp?Sub=0&Menu=0.26.13.206 or telephone 01942 612639

The Wildlife Trusts partnership is the UK’s leading conservation charity exclusively dedicated to wildlife. Their network of 47 local Wildlife Trusts, alongside a junior branch, Wildlife Watch, work together to protect wildlife in the countryside. The Wildlife Trusts care for over 2,560 nature reserves; from rugged coastline, to rural wildlife havens. With more than 413,000 members, they lobby for better protection of the UK's natural heritage and are dedicated to protecting wildlife for the benefit of future generations. A wide range of publications are available to order or you can volunteer to practically secure the future of precious habitats and species, enabling them to thrive again.
For further information visit www.wildlifetrusts.org or telephone 0870 0367711