A heartfelt thank you to everyone who attended our Annual Town Meeting. Your presence and engagement are the very essence of what makes our town such a vibrant and connected community. It is important to note that this is not a Council Meeting; rather, it is a meeting for the residents of our town. Your participation is invaluable, and we are grateful for your involvement.

Celebrating Community Groups

We are especially grateful to our wonderful community groups who continue to contribute so much to South Woodham Ferrers. Your dedication and involvement truly make a difference. The display room was filled with diverse community groups, providing an opportunity for everyone to engage and learn more about the activities in our town. It was a delightful setting for networking, accompanied by a cup of tea and a biscuit or two.

Among the groups present were:

We were also thrilled to have the RNLI, this year's Town Mayor's Charity, represented at the meeting.

Acknowledging Our Guest Speakers

A special thank you goes to our guest speakers whose insights and contributions were greatly appreciated by all:

Recognizing Distinguished Honours Award Winners

A special mention goes to the Distinguished Honours Award winners, Martin Holden and Jane Holden, for their selfless support work with the local Boys’ Brigade Company. Their dedication to the youth of South Woodham Ferrers is commendable.

Supporting the Town Mayor's Charity

The Town Mayor's Charity was presented with a £525.00 cheque, representing the funds raised during this year's fundraising efforts. Your generosity and support are truly appreciated.

Children's Easter Colouring Competition

An Easter Colouring Competition was held, open to all the primary schools in South Woodham Ferrers. The winning entries were displayed, and each winner received a certificate and a chocolate Easter egg. Although the awards were distributed at the schools due to the meeting being on a school night, the winners received a special note of recognition.

Honored Guests and Appreciation

We were honored by the presence of the High Sheriff of Essex, Mrs. Julie Fosh, and the Mayor of Chelmsford, Cllr Janette Potter, joined by Mayoress Jackie Galley. Thank you for your support and for joining us on this important evening.

Thanks to Our Residents

A sincere thank you to the SWF residents who attended and asked questions and raised any concerns.

Here’s to continued collaboration and progress — thank you all for being part of it!