As part of CLGFs 30th Anniversary celebrations we are championing local leaders from all corners of the Commonwealth the people who tirelessly serve and work with their communities and their local administration to ensure that local government delivers basic services; enables economic development; offers social support; and protects the environment Read More

CLGF was delighted to deliver the first Commonwealth Sustainable Cities Network (CSCN) member-led webinar at the end of May. Hosted by Belize City Council, the event set out to explore the issues around unlocking local finances, using the lessons learned from two very different examples. Read More

History has been made in the Caribbean with the recent elections in Trinidad and Tobago. The Commonwealth member state now uniquely has an all-female representation leading the country, with a female President, a female Prime Minister and a female Leader of the Opposition, all serving concurrently. Read More

We are delighted to inform you that the African School on Decentralisation (ASD) is returning and is accepting applications for the 2025 event. Taking place in Cape Town from 12 to 25 October 2025, the theme of this years event is: Decentralisation and Finances. Read More

CLGF is pleased to invite you to join us for the first member-LED CSCN webinar taking place on 22 May 2025. The Unlocking Local Finance webinar aims to explore how a Caribbean city broke new ground in city financing. Read More

Tackling climate change by improving the ability of local and central governments to work effectively together is being given an important boost.The Commonwealth Local Government Forum (CLGF) has partnered with the Caribbean Community Climate Change Center (CCCCC) in the delivery of a multi-year project on Climate Resilient Development, working in Saint Lucia, Dominica, Suriname and Trinidad and Tobago. Read More