Plans are being made for a new community hub for club and other gatherings in Hurst.
Hurst Parish Council chairman Wayne Smith said: “The parish council are working with the village halls committee to develop a plan to build a community hub in the village hall grounds.
“It would replace the current Scout hut and be for mixed community use including the Scouts and Guides and other people. It could be for an over 60s afternoon club.
“It will be a substantial cost because we want it larger than the current Scouts’ building. The village hall is fully booked. Quite a few groups want a room during the day.”
He added: “The new hub would be run by the village hall committee.
“The scheme will need planning permission.”