THE urgent need for affordable homes in the locality and nationally was recently debated in Malvern at Lansdowne Crescent Methodist Church.

A gathering of more than 100 people engaged in a lively way with a panel including a director of the local housing association, a representative of the Campaign to Protect Rural England (CPRE) and three of the local parliamentary candidates.

The full 65-minute event can now be viewed on the following video URL:

http://cloud.real.com/S/Y3vw3U

A short version of the previous Malvern public debate again with more than100 people and on the subject of the need for foodbanks is available at the following video URL:

https://youtu.be/OpBRA-Ar_2o (please note the large letter O and the small letter o ).

The Church is planning an autumn question time public debate on the local NHS.

This is all part of a church public engagement programme on social justice issues which particularly affect disadvantaged and vulnerable people.

All debates are free to attend.

Barry Jones

Malvern