CLGF was delighted to continue its partnership with the African School of Decentralisation for the fifth year, with this years event taking place in Cape Town from 13 to 25 October 2025 under the theme of Decentralisation and Finances. Read More

CLGF is delighted to participate in the high level meeting about the European Unions support for development cooperation, taking place in Brussels, Belgium from 8 to 10 December. Read More

In celebration of CLGFs 30th Anniversary, we are honoured to spotlight the inspiring stories of 30 trailblazing women in local government from across the Commonwealth, all members of the Commonwealth Women in Local Government Network. Read More

As one of the EUs Framework Partners, CLGF was delighted to be invited to attend the Global Gateway Forum 2025. Read More

The Commonwealth Local Government Forum (CLGF) is pleased to welcome Dr Odette Uwizeye as the newly appointed Chair of the Commonwealth Women in Local Government Network (ComWLG). Read More

As we mark this years World Cities Day on 31 October, the Commonwealth Local Government Forum (CLGF) highlights two vital and interlinked themes shaping our urban future: the role of mayors and political leadership; and the need to rebuild and strengthen trust in governance through inclusive local leadership. Read More