Welcome to South Woodham Ferrers

The next Planning & Envrionment meeting - 24th February 2026  
The next Events, Community & Leisure meeting - 3rd February 2026 
The next Finance & Projects meeting - 3rd March 2026  
The next Council meeting - 24th March 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 35 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 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 organizations 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

Life Coaching & Wellbeing Programme

Published: 2 Feb 26

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February Focus Column

February Focus Column

Published: 1 Feb 26

February Focus Column Read More...

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