Welcome to South Woodham Ferrers

All are welcome to attend Council and committee meetings.

The next Planning & Envrionment meeting - 31st March 2026 
The next Events, Community & Leisure meeting - 14th April 2026 
The next Finance & Projects meeting - 7th April 2026  
The next Council meeting - 12th May 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 Mayor is Alan Shearring, with our Deputy Mayor Lisa Kelly. We currently also have 18 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

Please visit out NEWS page for all news items 
Please visit our EVENT page to find out up and coming events eg Monthly film club 

Latest News Items

Healthy Lifestyle Community Drop In

Healthy Lifestyle Community Drop In

Published: 30 Apr 26

An NHS-led drop-in event connecting the community with local health services and promoting healthy lifestyles in South Woodham Ferrers and the Dengie Read More...

April Focus Column

April Focus Column

Published: 27 Mar 26

April Focus Column Read More...

William de Ferrers School - Safe SPace for Girls

William de Ferrers School - Safe SPace for Girls

Published: 20 Mar 26

Students of William de Ferrers School have been collaborating with Make Space for Girls and Social Place, alongside town council partners to rethink how South Woodham Ferrers works for them. Read More...

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