Welcome to South Woodham Ferrers

All are welcome to attend Council and committee meetings.

The next Planning & Environment meeting - 25th August 2026 
The next Events, Community & Leisure meeting - 1st September 2026 
The next Finance & Projects meeting - 13th October 2026  
The next Council meeting - 20th October 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 Town Mayor is Bob Massey, 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 01245 321 817

Latest News Items

Whats on in August

Published: 4 Aug 26

Calling all SWF residents looking for fun ways to fill your August without spending a penny? We have a fantastic lineup of free activities for everyone in our community! Check out what’s happening this month in date order and join the fun! Read More...

Town’s Annual Car and Bike show

Published: 4 Aug 26

On Sunday (August 2nd), the Town Mayor - Cllr. Bob Massey, together with his consort - Ali Massey, spent a wonderful few hours at our Town’s Annual Car and Bike show on the William de Ferrers school playing field. The show was organised by the Jaguar Drivers Club Area 33, supporting Essex & Herts Air Ambulance As a pair of lifelong ‘petrolheads’ , they had a great time, admiring some truly beautiful machines, Porsches, BMWs, Mustangs, Corvettes, MX5s, and, of course, Jaguars. Ali loved the ‘E’ Type Jaguars, while Bob confesses a soft spot for Chevrolet Bel Airs. But, after much deliberation, their choice for ‘best in show’ was a beautiful Jaguar XJS V12 in subtle JPS livery, owned by Steve Sexton. Cllr. Bob Massey and Ali expressed their thanks to the Jaguar Drivers Club Area 33 for a great afternoon and for hosting such a fabulous event and confirmed their intention to return next year. Read More...

New Pet Scattering Copse opens

New Pet Scattering Copse opens

Published: 3 Aug 26

Our new Pet scattering Copse has opened which includes a memorial area. Read More...