VICTIMS of anti-social behaviour could be given CCTV cameras for their homes under new measures drawn up by Bournemouth council.

One of the proposals set to go before councillors today is that council tenants suffering intimidation or harassment be offered cameras as a way of reassurance.

It's believed the cameras would also help victims gather evidence against the people targeting them, which could result in more prosecutions.

Another suggestion is to set up a specialist support service to help people suffering from antisocial behaviour.

The scheme would be run by people who have been victims of antisocial behaviour themselves and are willing to provide support for others suffering the same fate.

A similar scheme is successfully running in Plymouth.

Other recommendations are that the council and police share information and that private landlords should be made more responsible for the behaviour of their tenants.

The chair of the Safer & Stronger Communities Overview Panel, Cllr David Shaw, said: "One of the council's priorities is to tackle crime and disorder alongside the police.

"This report highlights the good work that is already being done to tackle anti-social behaviour but there is still room for improvement, and I hope my colleagues will approve these recommendations."

And Cllr David Smith, portfolio holder for community, agreed. He said: "I am delighted with the recommendations that have been put forward in the report.

"I believe that if these changes are accepted by the council's overview panel, we as a council will be able to provide enhanced services and be better able to help the community tackle antisocial behaviour."

If councillors agree the proposals, they will be brought in over the next few months.