The Commonwealth Local Government Forum (CLGF) is a global local government association, akin to the United Cities and Local Governments

United Cities and Local Governments

United Cities and Local Governments is an umbrella organisation for cities, local governments and municipal associations throughout the world...

, for local authorities in all members of the Commonwealth of Nations

Commonwealth of Nations

The Commonwealth of Nations, normally referred to as the Commonwealth and formerly known as the British Commonwealth, is an intergovernmental organisation of fifty-four independent member states...

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It states that it "works to promote and strengthen effective democratic local government throughout the Commonwealth and to facilitate the exchange of good practice in local government structures and services."

Its headquarters are in London

London

London is the capital city of :England and the :United Kingdom, the largest metropolitan area in the United Kingdom, and the largest urban zone in the European Union by most measures. Located on the River Thames, London has been a major settlement for two millennia, its history going back to its...

, UK.