Local government associations play an increasingly important role in the governance of countries across the Commonwealth. As the voice of local government, they are key interlocutors between local government and other spheres of government. Read More

On 30 March and 2 April, CLGF and its Commonwealth Sustainable Cities Initiative (CSCI) partners convened a Wilton Park dialogue on Advancing sustainable urbanisation: working with Commonwealth countries to build a transformative coalition, with support from both Wilton Park and the FCDO. Read More

The Commonwealth Local Government Forum was delighted to launch our 30th anniversary year on Commonwealth Day 2025. The theme for this years Commonwealth Day - Together We Thrive was very apt. As an organisation we bring together a cross section of key local government stakeholders. Read More

CLGF chose this years annual celebration of Commonwealth Day to launch our own anniversary activities. Thirty years since CLGF was established, supporting local government across the Commonwealth. Monday, 10 March 2025 was a day on which millions of people around the Commonwealth Day came together to celebrate with festivals, fairs and faith-based services. Read More

The Commonwealth Sustainable Cities Network (CSCN) is pleased to publish the Cities Space: Annual Newsletter 2024, which offers a comprehensive look at the activities of the CSCN and its work in advancing sustainable urbanisation across the Commonwealth in 2024. Read More