A group of young people have been helping to decorate a new youth hub site with graffiti murals.

Young people from across Heathfield helped to spray paint hoardings around the new Heathfield High Street youth centre

The new £8 million site, including a sensory room, gaming room and kitchen, is expected to open next year to replace the previous 1950s building.

Over 20 children took part in graffiti workshops with artist Tom Goulden, creating murals of positive words associated with the club such as “friendship” and “hope”.

One youth club member, 15, said: “I’m really looking forward to the new sensory room, that’s really important for me.”, while another aged 12, added: “I can’t wait to try out the new gaming room and the kitchen.”

The graffiti murals have been mounted to construction hoardings around the site, which will be completed next year.

Cllr Bob Bowdler, lead member for children and families at East Sussex County Council, said: “I am delighted at the progress being made on the new Heathfield Youth Hub and it is wonderful to see local young people so engaged with the project.

“The new Youth Hub will be a key space for us and our partners to provide positive activities and support services for young people in the local area. This support will help build their confidence and develop friendships, helping us tackle issues such as anti-social behaviour, crime, and youth unemployment.

“I look forward to seeing the benefits this new facility will bring to the local community once it is completed next year.”