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<p>The Government published the Litter Strategy for England in April 2017, and while
there are no plans to review the Litter Strategy itself, the second annual report
will be published shortly.</p><p> </p><p>From April last year, we have given district
councils in England (outside London) new powers to hold the keeper of a vehicle responsible
for littering offences committed from it by issuing a civil (financial) penalty which
is set at the same level as the local fixed penalty for littering. It is up to councils
to determine their approach to enforcement, including whether to make use of these
powers. Implementation advice was provided to councils to assist them in making use
of these powers. London councils already had these powers.</p><p> </p><p>We have also
consulted on improved guidance to councils and others on the use of their fixed penalty
powers for tackling littering (including littering from vehicles) and related offences.
We are currently considering the responses to the consultation and the improved guidance
will be published shortly.</p><p> </p>
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