Welcome to South Woodham Ferrers

All are welcome to attend Council and committee meetings.

The next Planning & Environment meeting - 30th June 2026 
The next Events, Community & Leisure meeting - 7th July 2026 
The next Finance & Projects meeting - 02nd June 2026  
The next Council meeting - 23rd June 2026 

The Parish of South Woodham Ferrers was created on 1 April 1987 by virtue of the Chelmsford. (Parishes) Order 1987.

The village had previously shared its Parish Council with Woodham Ferrers and Bicknacre. South Woodham Ferrers Parish Council existed for only six days as at its meeting on 7 April 1987 it was resolved that the Parish Council be henceforth known as South Woodham Ferrers Town Council.

During its over 39 years existence the Town Council office has been located in three places, but now resides in Champions Manor Hall, which also has a wide range of facilities available to book and currently used by a number of groups and clubs.

Our current Town Mayor is Bob Massey, with our Deputy Mayor Lisa Kelly. We currently also have 17 other town councillors, who work with local people and preside on various committees and working groups. 

Look at this website to find out more about what we do, and how we partner with other organisations to make South Woodham Ferrers one of the most desirable places in Essex to live. If you need more help, you can always contact us 01245 321 817

Latest News Items

Frankland Fields Local Nature Reserve Volunteering

Published: 9 Jun 26

Frankland Fields Local Nature Reserve Thursday 18 June 2026 10am to 1pm If you have a spare hour or two then please come along and get involved in your local nature reserve. During this session we will path surfacing, cutting back, habitat surveying and removing invasive species. Please meet in the entrance opposite Marsh Farm (CM3 5WP). See map below for location and look for our Parks volunteer truck on arrival. If you're late arriving or can't find us, please call Nicola on 07850 907279. Read More...

Senior

Senior's Coach Trip to Tiptree Jam Factory and Tearoom

Published: 8 Jun 26

Everyone had a great time and the weather held out. Read More...

Essex Police

Published: 3 Jun 26

Crime prevention advice Read More...