Eric Woodward

@RobShaw_BC A by-election would cost local taxpayers here $325,000, perhaps more. I appreciate having those funds available for Council to consider a capital project like a playground replacement or two.

BC NDP accusing two BC Conservative MLAs of "double dipping" by choosing to stay on local governments after being elected as MLAs. Langley-Walnut Grove MLA Misty Van Popta has said she'll stay as township of Langley councillor, and Abbotsford West MLA Korky Neufeld has said he'll stay on local school board. NDP say "being an MLA is a full-time job." buff.ly/3OhRuuO buff.ly/3OkT27f

With a definitive decision on government in the air after the provincial election, will Langley Township proceed with Bill 44? Mayor @ericwoodward joins @JasJohalBC to share his council's decision on the B.C NDP's housing legislation... Listen to The Jas Johal Show wherever you get your podcasts: tinyurl.com/878nt5y8 #bcpoli

Priority registration for Township residents for fall swimming lessons opens tomorrow, August 20 at 12pm! Non-Township residents can register next Tuesday, August 27 at 12pm. Need to update your account? Visit or call any recreation facility, or visit ow.ly/V6OJ50STs29

Following Township Council’s approval of synthetic field replacements at Aldergrove Athletic Park, soccer and lacrosse players will be enjoying new playing surfaces. The east field is open, and the west field will be completed this summer. Get updates at ow.ly/JTeO50T1EkN

However, for there to be a mandate for transit-oriented development, there first must be rapid transit.

The underlying assumption of Bill 47 is that the Township of Langley, along with the City of Surrey, the City of Burnaby and City of Coquitlam, cannot be trusted to implement transit-oriented density near rapid transit.

However, if SkyTrain is now delayed until at least 2030, perhaps longer, Bill 47 now makes even less sense in Langley than it did a few days ago.

Bill 47 mandates that the Township of Langley designate high-rise densities on each and every lot without parking requirements. This compromises the community planning process for parks, school and recreation.

Construction costs inflation the last few years, as high as 25% or even higher, is complicating every major infrastructure project. This is why it continues to be so important to get capital projects underway sooner.

The Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure with the Province of BC announced that the Surrey-Langley SkyTrain is $2B over budget. It's now $6B. And delayed until at least "late 2029."

B.C. government gives Burnaby, Langley Township transit hub density ultimatum vancouversun.com/news/bc-govern…

Targets mean very little. Will say again, cities don’t build housing, they approve housing. Meanwhile, not one reform on the cost of financing, the cost of land, or the cost of infrastructure related to growth. news.gov.bc.ca/releases/2024H…

JUST IN... Surrey Mayor Brenda Locke is calling for the creation of new provincial legislation: Surrey Charter. Just like the Vancouver Charter, it'd grant City of Surrey with more autonomy & powers over the Local Government Act. #bcpoli #vanpoli #vanre dailyhive.com/vancouver/city…

Council approved a discount program for children (aged 4-12) and youth (aged 13-18) that provides a reduced admission rate to drop-in activities at recreation centres during spring break, winter break and Langley School District pro-days. Read more at ow.ly/J1AY50SCNIe

@BradDirks @KahlonRav The West Langley Hall is whole leased to and operated by the Lions Club. The Township of Langley doesn’t manage bookings. Staff are confirming, but it is expected that this group did not represent themselves truthfully to get a booking.

@KahlonRav @ericwoodward Holy sh*t!! This is the town I’ve called home my entire life! I live mere blocks from those venues. I had no idea that they were welcoming a notorious hate group. I know @ericwoodward and I’m going to keep my eyes/ears open for answers ASAP.

This is very disturbing!! I hope Mayor @ericwoodward will find out how this happened. It’s all of our responsibility to push back against these hate groups in our communities.

Council has endorsed planning and authorized funds for more road enhancements to improve safety, accessibility, and traffic flow including 86 Avenue from 200 Street to 202 Street, North Langley truck route, and traffic calming in Fort Langley. Read more: ow.ly/4t7050SENPw

Come join us for our 6th annual Canada Day BBQ!! All proceeds will be going to support the BC Burn Fund! WE CAN'T WAIT TO SEE YOU ALL!

@iamkennethchan Interesting for a city to be “ordered” to build homes at a rate that it is building anyway, and has been, consistently, for years.

JUST IN... BC government has released the new housing supply target orders for another 10 cities. This includes directing the City of Surrey to catalyze 27,000 net new homes over the next 5 years through 2029. #bcpoli #vanpoli #vanre dailyhive.com/vancouver/surr…

@KahlonRav Great to see. In less than 18 months, Township of Langley Council has approved 7,500 units, mostly on 200 Street as a growing transit corridor, revised and improved 5 Neighbourhood Plans and implemented lots of process reforms to get approval timelines down.

BC is on pace to pass record levels of housing starts set last year. Today, we provide an update on the first ten communities selected for 🏡 targets and the next round of targets. Most communities are making good progress- a few need further action. 👉🏾 news.gov.bc.ca/31179

Attend the drop-in Open House on Thursday, June 27 from 4 to 8pm at Lynn Fripps Elementary to learn more about updates to the Williams Neighbourhood Plan (WNP) and to provide your feedback. Find out more at ow.ly/rCQT50SjkzO