OPINION on the best way forward for the Malvern Hills over the next ten years is to be gauged by members of the Malvern Hills Conservators.

Among representatives from other organisations, they will be manning forums and travelling around the area in an "information vehicle" in 2002.

They will be doing their best to canvass public opinion on issues concerning everything from employment to pollution and housing, throughout the early part of the New Year.

The consultation is part of the Vision 21 project being put together by the Malvern Hills Partnership, an alliance of local businesses, police, councils and other interested parties, to help shape future life in the district.

Individual conservators taking part in the exercise are to receive special training on January 10, 11, 14 and 15.