THE future of the Malvern Hills will be put under the microscope at three public meetings to be held around the district.

The meetings have been organised by the Malvern Hills Partnership, as part of its Vision 21 community consultation.

Leaflets summarising the results of the consultation so far have gone out to households across the district.

The top five issues identified by the public are low crime, secure and fulfilling jobs, proper public transport, protection of the countryside and character of towns, and enough housing.

The meetings are on Monday, June 17, at Priory Lodge Hall, Malvern, Wednesday, June 19, at the Star Inn, Upton, and Monday, June 24, at The Pump Rooms, Tenbury Wells. All are at 7pm.