Town halls and community centres across Fife could close or be transferred to local trusts as cash-strapped Fife Council strives to cut costs.
Running its 194 local facilities, including halls, local offices and libraries, costs £3.4 million a year and many are in need of significant investment.
Retaining just core hubs and satellite facilities and selling or transferring others could save hundreds of thousands of pounds.
Lists have been drawn up of buildings which could be disposed of, changed or transferred, and consultation is to be held with management and user groups before the wider public is consulted.
In Kirkcaldy area and north-east Fife alone, where proposals have already been presented to councillors, it was stated there was the potential to save almost £400,000.
In Auchtermuchty it was suggested the Victoria Hall could be transferred to the village’s community trust and the community centre further developed as a core facility, but that the future of the lesser used town hall be considered.
Further proposals will also go to Glenrothes, Levenmouth, south-west Fife, Cowdenbeath and the City of Dunfermline area committees.
In his report to the committees, Michael Enston, executive director communities, said: “Fife Council provides a range of locally-based facilities and services in communities.
“Local provision has grown organically over many decades and, as a result, many of our buildings are no longer fit for purpose and are financially unsustainable.
“Changing community needs and reducing public-sector budgets mean new models of delivering community facilities need to be found.
“The council will work with communities to reshape and prioritise facilities and services to sustain a responsive local presence in communities.
“The council will in future be responsible for fewer buildings but those it retains will be fit for purpose, well-used throughout the week and provide a range of council and partner services in community hubs.”
Councillors stressed that consultation with communities will focus on looking at alternative community management options rather than closure.
North-east Fife area committee member Councillor Elizabeth Riches said it was important the council takes communities with it when it decides on the future of the buildings.
She said: “We have to work together to get the best outcomes. This is not just about Fife Council, it’s for our communities.”