CLGF was delighted to be invited to attend the UCLG World Congress in Tangier 21-25 June 2026. The meeting brought together local government actors from across the world, and it was a good chance to meet with many of CLGFs members. Read More

CLGF is now taking forward the outputs of the Urban Finance Action Group (UFAG) to the wider CLGF membership, following several months of research, discussion and refinement. Read More

On 18 June, the Commonwealth Secretariat convened the Marlborough House Dialogue on Pathways to Democratic Resilience: A Commonwealth Conversation in partnership with CLGF, CPA, and WFD. The event underscored a pressing global necessity: reinforcing democratic patterns against contemporary challenges to sustain citizen trust and institutional integrity, especially in this digital age. Read More

On May 13, the Commonwealth Secretariat and the Commonwealth Parliamentary Association (CPA) jointly held a high-level Rule of Law Seminar on advancing the participation of young women in politics across the Commonwealth. Read More

The Commonwealth Secretary-General marked one year in office on 1 April 2026. Her tenure is being defined as one of action and impact. Read More