Welcome to South Woodham Ferrers

The next Planning and Environment meeting - 26th August 7:30pm

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 17 other town councillors, who work with local people and preside on various committees and working groups. We currently have one vacancy in the Elmwood Ward and want to hear from those interested in joining the Town Council. If you would like to know more about how to help serve your local community and become a councillor, please get in touch with us

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

New Recycling Schedule

Published: 8 Sep 25

Chelmsford City Council is currently delivering new 2025/26 kerbside recycling collection schedules to all households in the district. Please keep an eye out and ensure the schedule does not get discarded. You will also receive a new roll of food waste liners and a roll of clear bags for collections of plastics. To view your kerbside recycling collection schedule online, or to check what is accepted for recycling, visit the bins and recycling page on the Chelmsford City council's website. Read More...

Essex Police in Chelmsford

Published: 3 Sep 25

Issue 99 of the Latest newsletter from Essex Police for Chelmsford Read More...

Local Bus Consultations

Published: 1 Sep 25

Essex County Council (ECC) is reviewing its support for 41 local bus services. They want your help to ensure that our future bus network is ready to meet new levels of passenger demand and is providing value for money. ECC is therefore carrying out this public consultation regarding these local bus services. Read More...

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