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Formal letter: the library shouldn't be closed Dear Sir or Madam, I'm writing with regard to the article which appeared in your newspaper a few days ago about the possibility of the closure of the public library in Baltchington's Parkdale. I would express my concern about this fact, and my disagreement with the information provided because the claim of the article could be untrue. Firstly, I would like to draw your attention to the class survey we have prepared consisting in a interview to Parkdale residents, that demonstrates that almost half of the interviewees visits the library at least once a week and just a small percentage declares its disinterest in using the library facilities. Moreover, I speak on behalf of the all neighborhood residents when I claim that the Central Library is far too distant, and it would be utterly impracticable to go back and forth at least once or twice a week. In addition, I cannot really see the point in converting the structure into a sport facility: priority should be given to the improvement of existing services, and not to an unsure investment of public money. I trust you will publish my letter as a witness of the people who still use this library, and believe in its usefulness. Kind regards

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Formal letter: the library shouldn't be closed

Dear Sir or Madam,
I'm writing with regard to the article which appeared in your newspaper a few days ago about the proposed closure of the public library in Baltchington's Parkdale. I would like to express my concern about this and state that I disagree with the accuracy of the information the article is based on (or: on which the article is based, but this correct way is more formal and traditional).
Firstly, I would like to draw your attention to the survey we conducted with Parkdale residents, that demonstrates that almost half of the interviewees visits the library at least once a week; just a small percentage was not interested in using the library facilities.
Moreover, I speak on behalf of the residents when I say/state that the Central Library is far too distant, and it would be utterly impractical to go back and forth at least once or twice a week. (Or: the Central Library is too far away and that going there and back more than once or twice a week is not at all practical).
In addition, I cannot really see the point in converting the structure into a sports facility: priority should be given to the improvement of existing services and not to an uncertain (or: even risky?) investment of public money.

I trust you will publish my letter on behalf of the people who still use this library and believe in its usefulness.
Kind regards


Hi Niccolo, this is a very good letter and would get your message across as it is.  I've made some suggestions and explanations (in italics) to make it sound more 'native English'.  Hope they help.



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