Following several months of public consultation, the Trinidad and Tobago Ministry of Rural Development and Local Government are taking forward the local governemnt reforms in the country. The reforms will cover services such as collection of property tax and extra responsibilities in areas such as policing, planning and school repairs. Read More

Dr Carl Wright retires from CLGF after 21 years of service on 31 July 2016, working internationally for over 40 years and takes on the role of CLGF Secretary-General Emeritus. The 2016 CLGF Board and participants at the subsequent CLGF Marlborough House reception on 12 July warmly acknowledged his service both to local government in the Commonwealth and internationally. Read More

Capable and accountable city governments are needed who can think differently and be innovative to meet the challenges of urbanisation, said delegates at the CLGF Commonwealth Sustainable Cities Network meeting on Successful, safe and sustainable cities: making cities fit for the future on 12-13 July. Read More

Local democracy and free election of local representatives is fundamental to democracy and a powerful force for promoting understanding, social cohesion and community driven development, the CLGF Board reaffirmed today. Meeting in London the Board also discussed the impact of Brexit and potential opportunities for increased collaboration within the Commonwealth at local level. Read More

HRH The Prince of Wales today attended The Commonwealth Local Government Forum's (CLGF) Annual Reception, meeting with delegates to hear about issues around sustainability and urbanisation during the CLGF's second Commonwealth Sustainable Cities Network (CSCN) conference at Marlborough House. The Prince met with mayors, city leaders and ministers from across the Commonwealth - including from Botswana, Canada, Ghana, Jamaica, Mozambique, New Zealand, South Africa, Sri Lanka, UK, and Uganda. Read More

HRH The Prince of Wales, will attend CLGFs annual reception at Marlborough House on 12 July and meet members of the CLGF Board and delegates to the Commonwealth Sustainable Cities Network conference to talk about issues around sustainability and the New Urban Agenda. Read More