EXHIBITIONS designed to spark debate on the future of the Ministry of Defence (MoD)-owned North Site, in North Malvern, are to be set up over the coming weeks.

Defence Estates, part of the MoD that deals with land assets, is organising the exhibitions on Thursday, November 21, and Thursday, November 28.

They will run between 3.30pm and 7.30pm in the canteen of the North Site, and will feature pictures, designs and information on the future of the site.

Staff from Defence Estates and planning agents Business Environments will be on hand to take down views from everyone who comes to see the exhibitions.

West Worcestershire MP Sir Michael Spicer said he sees the development of the site as an opportunity to create employment in Malvern.

"My view has always been that the North Site provided the next phase for what is going on at the science park," he said.

"I think economic activity is always something that Malvern requires, in balance with other things," he said.