Band 9: 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 center closes.

Dear Sir,

I am writing this letter regarding the sports and leisure center, which you are considering closing in order to save money.

Firstly, I would like to highlight that we have been utilizing this facility since October 15, 2005. My friends and family regularly visit the center to exercise and relax. Furthermore, these centers provide a social environment that is vital for our community. Because of this, they play an essential role in promoting a healthy lifestyle, and as a result, we see fewer obesity issues in our area.

However, I understand that you are contemplating closing these centers. I want to emphasize the significant positive impact they have on people’s health. If these facilities were to close, it could lead to an increase in obesity rates and less social interaction among community members. Therefore, I sincerely hope that they will continue to operate in the future.

I would appreciate your prompt response regarding this matter.

Yours sincerely,

Khayyam Babayev.