Working effectively with the European Union on development issues is crucial to 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

CLGF continually promotes the importance of working in partnership on all levels, with all sectors and, particularly, with the different spheres of government. The added value and benefits that this can bring to any course of action is immeasurable. Read More

CLGF Secretary-General Lucy Slack joined with dignitaries from across the Commonwealth to welcome the seventh Commonwealth Secretary-General, the Hon Shirley Ayorkor Botchwey, at a reception held in London's Lancaster House last week. Read More

As part of CLGFs 30th Anniversary celebrations we are championing local leaders from all corners of the Commonwealth the people who tirelessly serve and work with their communities and their local administration to ensure that local government delivers basic services; enables economic development; offers social support; and protects the environment Read More

CLGF was delighted to deliver the first Commonwealth Sustainable Cities Network (CSCN) member-led webinar at the end of May. Hosted by Belize City Council, the event set out to explore the issues around unlocking local finances, using the lessons learned from two very different examples. Read More