Welcome to South Woodham Ferrers

All are welcome to attend Council and committee meetings.

The next Planning & Environment meeting - 28th July 2026 
The next Events, Community & Leisure meeting - 7th July 2026 
The next Finance & Projects meeting - 13th October 2026  
The next Council meeting - 20th October 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 - Volunteers

Published: 6 Jul 26

Thursday 16 July 2026 10am to 1pm Read More...

SWF Open Gardens

SWF Open Gardens

Published: 5 Jul 26

The Town Mayor - Cllr. Bob Massey, with his consort Ali Massey, visited some of the local gardens that residents had opened to the public in support of Farleigh Hospice on Sunday afternoon. Read More...

1st Woodham Ferrers Scout Group Activity Day/AGM/BBQ

1st Woodham Ferrers Scout Group Activity Day/AGM/BBQ

Published: 4 Jul 26

Our Town Mayor Cllr Bob Massey and his consort, along with Deputy Mayor - Cllr.Lisa Kelly - were pleased to be invited to the annual family afternoon at the 1st South Woodham Ferrers Scouts, on Salthaven Road (off Creekview Road). Read More...