Import and delete photos

after import my photos aren't being deleted from my phone even though i have ticked the "delete after import" button.
why?

Hi andsoitgoes,
Welcome to the Apple Support Communities!
I understand that your main goal is to free up some iCloud storage space so that you can back up your iPhone. The first attached article has some great information on managing iCloud storage space. 
Manage your iCloud storage - Apple Support
It also sounds like you have a lot of good and relevant questions about iCloud Photo Library beta. I would suggest reading over the next attached article as well. I believe this article contains a lot of information that you may find useful.
iCloud Photo Library beta FAQ - Apple Support
Happy holidays,
Joe

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