CLGF joined with other members of the Global Taskforce to call for a change in the way development is funded at local government level. Read More

For the very first time, Africa played host to the meeting of the Commonwealth Trade Ministers. From 16-20 June 2025, ministers gathered together in Namibia to discuss a range of critical issues. 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

Working effectively with the European Union on development issues will help achieve a sustainable and successful future for all. Local and regional governments, together with civil society organisations, were pleased, therefore, to meet with the European Commissioner for International Partnerships, Mr Jozef Skela, in June. Read More

The Commonwealth Local Government Forum is delighted to share the exciting news that 12 of the 50 finalists selected for the 2025 Bloomberg Philanthropies Mayors Challenge are from Commonwealth countries. This represents an impressive 24% of the total cohort. Read More

Oceans and coastlines are critical to many Commonwealth countries which is why the UN Oceans Conference 2025 was so important, in particular, to Small Island Developing States (SIDs) that feel the impact of ocean and coastal changes so directly. Read More