Your local council is considering closing a sports and leisure

Question – Your local council is considering closing a sports and leisure centre that it runs, in order to save money.

Write a letter to the local council. In your letter,

• give details of how you and your friends or family use the centre
• explain why the sports and leisure centre is important for the local community
• describe the possible effects on local people if the centre closes

You should write at least 150 words.

You do NOT need to write your own addresses.

Begin your letter as follows:

Dear Sir or Madam, 

Dear Sir or Madam,

I am writing to express my deep concern regarding the potential closure of the sports and leisure centre operated by your council. This facility is vital to my friends, family, and the broader local community.

As avid patrons for several years, my family and I regularly engage in sports activities, fitness classes, and community events at the centre. It has evolved into a social hub, fostering a healthy lifestyle and strong community bonds. The centre is pivotal to our community’s well-being, providing a space for people of all ages to partake in physical activities, enhancing overall fitness, and hosting events that contribute to social cohesion.

Closing this essential facility would have profound adverse effects. Residents would lose a crucial resource for physical health maintenance, and the sense of community would be severely impacted, potentially leading to increased sedentary lifestyles and declining overall well-being.

I strongly urge you to reconsider this decision. The long-term benefits to the community far surpass the short-term financial savings. With proper support and strategic planning, the centre can continue to be a cornerstone of our local community.

Thank you for your attention to this matter.

Sincerely,

Ayush