Proposal question and plan

You local council is proposing to ban all cars from the town centre because of problems with traffic, pollution and accidents. However, the following comments were made at a public meeting to discuss the situation:

•My car is the only way I have of taking my children to school safely and quickly.

•The shops in the town centre will close because people will go elsewhere to do their shopping.

•Public transport here is dreadful. We can't rely on it and it's too expensive.

The local council is inviting people to send in proposals in which they express their views on the council's plan and offer possible solutions to people's concerns.

Write your proposal. (300-350 words)

You should begin by thinking about what you will say. Probably the easiest approach is to come out in favour of the proposal, but add modifications in order to address the concerns of residents. For example:

•taking children to school – proposed solution, a school bus

•shopping – a new car park with shuttle bus

•public transport is dreadful – you propose to improve it

You can then make an outline, like this:

•Introduction: the council's plan, my view (favourable), objections

•Taking children to school: state problem, offer solution

•Shopping: state problem, offer solution

•Public transport: state problem, offer solution

•Conclusion: a brief summary of your proposals