CABARITA Youth Service closed its doors this week with its iconic mural being taken down on Tuesday.

The service reached the end of its temporary tenancy at the old post office building on January 31 as the building faces demolition to make way for the new Woolworths complex planned for Cabarita.

President of the service Karen Cranwell said the community was saddened by the closure and by the fact that the service has no venue to continue operations at this stage.

According to Tweed mayor, Cr Barry Longland the council has taken the future of the service on board, with plans to house the services office operations at the Pottsville Beach Community Centre until a permanent solution can be reached.

A council spokesperson said there had been "a lot of interest in the Cabarita Youth Service since it was established."

Cabarita businesses say they are concerned about the service's future.

LJ Hooker's Jane Anderson said the service was a godsend to the town.

'I'm a great supporter of the Cabarita Youth Service," she said.

"I'm not alone in hoping that it gets re-established in new premises very soon.

"The service has been a huge benefit to the community.

"The marked reduction in crime and graffiti in Cabarita stands as testament to the sterling work done by the service."

Owner of the Blue Rose cafe at Cabarita, Bruce Miller said he fully supported the service's bid to secure premises.

"It would be a tragedy to see the service go permanently.

"I hope the council finds something soon for them.

"Since the service opened there have been less kids roaming the streets and getting up to mischief.

"The kids love the activities and I get a lot of positive feedback from them."

Ms Cranwell said the service filled a need in the community.

"We are a grass roots organisation with great plans for the future that include homework programs and suspension programs run in conjunction with Kingscliff High School.

"We don't want a hand out, just a hand up.

"We raised over $20,000 last year through efforts made by staff and the kids themselves.

"We just want to keep that going for the kids."

Ms Cranwell will meet with Cr Longland tomorrow to discuss possible options.