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

https://www.clgf.org.uk/default/assets/File/EU%20CELAC%20220925.pdf CLGF was a proud partner in the 2025 European UnionLatin America and Caribbean Local and Regional Governments Forum (EULAC LRG Forum), organised in Bogot (Colombia) from November 5 to 6, 2025. 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

As we know, local governments across the Commonwealth are on the frontline of dealing with the impacts of climate change. Many of the services of local governments whether planning, water, waste, sanitation, managing urbanisation, local economic development, disaster risk reduction or community safety. Read More