As a leading member of the Pacific Urban Partnership, CLGF is delighted to announce that the next Pacific Urban Forum - #PUF7 - will take place in Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea, from 21-23 October 2025. Read More

The First Pacific Town Hall COP the Maneaba COP - was held in Kiribati. Climate change is one of the major issues impacting communities across the Commonwealth and this is especially evident in many of the small island developing states, which are particularly vulnerable to sea level rise and extreme weather events. Read More

East African County and Local Governments Association, EACLGA, in collaboration with Rwanda's Ministry of Local Government, MINALOC, successfully convened the latest meeting of the East Africa Local Government Forum (EALGF). Read More

Officials from the Education Ministry in Nevis joined with PTA members, teachers and pupils to mark the successful end of the first year of an important project held on the island. The proud gathering assembled to celebrate the achievements and witness the presentation of certificates to the students. Read More

In celebration of CLGFs 30th Anniversary, we are honoured to continue 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 is delighted to announce that it has signed an MOU with the Institute of Local Government Studies in Ghana, heralding the way for a meaningful partnership. Read More