The government is determined to clamp down on nuisance neighbours

Exeter and Plymouth are two of the government's 50 action areas, announced by the Home Office last October.

Louise Casey, director of the anti-social unit, says the money is not as important as the will to make life better for law-abiding residents.

Compulsory parenting classes and eviction threats are also considered.

Ms Casey says the government is determined to tackle the issue.

Michael Ball from Exeter City Council says the money, which the council will get in April, will be used for family support.

He said: "Sadly, much of the anti-social behaviour comes from dysfunctional families, so the money will be used to help address that and could include voluntary parenting classes."