A former chairman of the committee who helped South Woodham Ferrers residents get many of their community facilities has resigned.

Bob Massey had been a member of the town council for more than 12 years and joined the leisure committee and became chairman in 1995.

The committee gave grants to help with the drop-in centre, Woodham Fen, and the refurbishment of the village hall play area.

Chairman of the council Ian Roberts said: "Bob has been very hard working and will be missed."

Published Wednesday January 7, 2004

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