WRITING TASK 1 You should spend about 20 minutes on this task. 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 Write at least 150 words. You do NOT need to write any addresses. Begin your letter as follows: Dear Sir or Madam,