CLGF places on record our deepest thanks to our two retiring staff members, and warmly welcomes two new members to the team. 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. These interviews celebrate their groundbreaking contributions to gender equality and their transformative impact on building inclusive, empowered communities. Read More

CLGF and its Indian partners continue to work on the development of a roadmap for action on sustainable urbanisation for Madhya Pradesh in follow up to the policy dialogue which took place in Bhopal in February. Read More

Held every two years, the Pacific Urban Forum (PUF) is an inclusive, multi-stakeholder platform for dialogue on the linkages between the social, economic and environmental dimensions of equitable development and what creates a sustainable urban future for the Pacific. Read More

CLGF is partnering with the Federation of Sri Lankan Local Government Authorities (FSLGA) on a new project Strengthening Revenue Generation Capacity of Local Councils in the Eastern Province. This project aims to enhance the financial stability of local councils, with a view to prepare them for a set of fiscal reforms proposed to come into effect in 2029. Read More

On 9 March 2026 the Commonwealth, which brings together 56 member states and one third of the worlds population, will mark Commonwealth Day. This is an annual moment when Commonwealth Governments and Commonwealth organisations reaffirm their commitment to multilateralism and the importance of cooperation and partnership in addressing shared challenges as they work towards greater democratic, economic and environmental resilience. Read More