Working Constructively With Other Organisations

South Woodham Ferrers Town Council partners with a wide range of organisations to support the community and improve local services.

Local Partnerships

e work closely with local groups and appoint representatives to attend meetings such as ECC Transport, Chelmsford Association of Local Councils, Playing Field and Village Hall committees, the Tree Warden Scheme, Marsh Farm Forum, Health and Social Care Group and others.

The Town Mayor and Deputy Mayor also attend many community events throughout the year.

We are proud to partner with YMCA to deliver the weekly Youth Club.

Kinder Essex regularly attend our Seniors Fim Club.

SWF Village Hall assist with the Town Council events which are held on the playing field.

Chelmsford City Council

Six Town Councillors also serve on Chelmsford City Council, enabling strong communication and collaboration.

We respond to planning consultations, review applications and Tree Preservation Orders, and host consultation displays at Champions Manor Hall.

We also fund several Play in the Park activity sessions each year.

Maldon District & Essex County Councils

We contribute to consultations from Maldon District Council and work regularly with Essex County Council on highways matters, road closures, street furniture, and permissions for Christmas lights and hanging baskets.

Highways issues are reported throughout the year.

Local Services & Community Groups

Library: Supports events such as the Christmas Fayre and promotes Town Council activities and vice versa.

Schools: We work together on litter picks, town events, and award the annual Mayor’s Achievement Award at William de Ferrers.

Churches: Partners in events including the Christmas Fayre, Carol Service, Easter Egg Hunt, and Remembrance Sunday.

Station Adopters: Work by the Station adopters is often supported with grants but also manual work aid such as tree planting.

Charities & Voluntary Groups

We support local charities through free event stalls, grant schemes, promotion on our website and social media, and by organising the annual Remembrance Service and Parade.

The Finlay James Fund also works closely with us to provide baby loss Christmas Trees at the Garden of remembrance.

Essex Police

We host regular “Let’s Talk” sessions, invite officers to the Annual Town Meeting, and welcome police participation at major town events and Remembrance Sunday.

Several police initiatives are also shared on social media and on our website.

Local Businesses

We encourage town centre regeneration and hold our annual Christmas event in the Town Centre to help increase footfall and support local traders.

Environmental Partnerships

We work with groups such as Natural England, the Woodland Trust, Bird Aware and Essex Wildlife Trust on environmental and conservation projects.

In addition to these, we are very lucky to have Ray Towey who organises our Town Litter Picks; raymondtowey@hotmail.com