TWO community projects are set to benefit from a cash injection.

The Big Band Buffet for 2020 has been awarded £1,150 while the Intervention, Communication, Education (ICE) scheme is to receive £1,000.

The money will come from the Hampshire Police and Crime Commissioner’s communities fund.

As previously reported, the Big Band Buffet in Romsey gives residents the chance to enjoy live music and receive crime prevention and safety advice.

Meanwhile, the ICE project provides a multi-agency focus on early intervention with young people.

Through workshops, youngsters are educated on actions and consequences relating to fire safety, hate crimes, drugs and anti-social behaviour among other topics.

Both initiatives are led by Test Valley Borough Council (TVBC).

Cllr Tony Ward, community and leisure portfolio holder at TVBC, said: “The funding that has been secured is a testament to the hard work of those who help to organise and run these vital community projects.We are very grateful to the Police and Crime Commissioner, Michael Lane, for this funding and I’m sure it will go towards helping these fantastic projects over the next year.”

As previously reported, last December the ICE scheme was shortlisted for a national award in the Youth Justice category of the Children and Young People Awards 2018.

PCC Michael Lane said: “Working with local teams is key to my ability to target local priorities and support better outcomes.”