Thousands of pounds are being spent on tackling anti-social behaviour.

Sovereign Network Group (SNG) has been handed £17,000 in funding from the police and crime commissioner for Hampshire and Isle of Wight, Donna Jones.

The money will fund a series of activities across the Knightstone Grange estate, all aimed at boosting community cohesion, creating a better living environment, and increasing safety.

The project also aim to reduce anti-social behaviour and provide direct support to families.

Ms Jones, the police and crime commissioner for Hampshire and the Isle of Wight, added: "Anti-social behaviour is one of my top priorities as it blights so many people’s lives.

"Earlier this year, I announced a half a million pound boost from my ASB Fund for intervention projects and activities across Hampshire and the Isle of Wight.

"I am really pleased to be supporting the Sovereign Network Group as it enables residents and families to develop and flourish in a safer community."

The SNG team will join forces with the youth organisation the Handy Trust, parenting support group Family Matters, Itchen College and Hythe parish council anti-social behaviour community officers.

Planned activities include community engagement listening events, a community clean-up day, installation of CCTV, regular youth work, parenting support, foot patrols by the ASCO officers, installation of a community notice board and grounds maintenance.

A Knightstone Grange Community Day is also on the agenda for October 29.

The event, set to take place at Knightstone Grange between 12pm and 3pm, will feature a community picnic and a variety of fun activities for all ages.

Toby Eaglen, community investment and partnership lead for the area at SNG, said: "This funding from the Police and Crime Commissioner for Hampshire & Isle of Wight, alongside our partnership working with local organisations, will make a real difference to people’s lives in Knightstone Grange.

"The work is being led by people with local experience, who know best what will improve Knightstone Grange so it is a great place to live and enables the community to thrive."