Who won the local election in Newham?
Getty ImagesWhat happened in Newham in the 2026 council election, and who won?
Labour lost control of Newham Council but no party has the majority.
The results were:
Labour: 26 seats (-38)
Newham Independents: 24 seats (+24)
Green: 16 seats (+14)
When were the 2026 local elections in London?
More than six million Londoners were eligible to vote in the council elections on Thursday 7 May 2026.
All 32 London boroughs are up for election.
There are also elections for the mayor in five boroughs: Croydon, Hackney, Lewisham, Newham and Tower Hamlets.
Getty ImagesWhere is Newham and who lives there?
The London Borough of Newham is in east London and is bordered by Tower Hamlets, Hackney, Waltham Forest, Redbridge and Barking and Dagenham.
What's it like? Newham is a fast-growing borough with a young population, where the majority of residents are from black, Asian and ethnically diverse communities.
The borough is largely urban with Victorian terraced streets, 1960s and 70s estate regeneration, and modern, high-density developments.
Neighbourhoods: Areas include Canning Town, Stratford, West Ham, Plaistow, Beckton, East Ham and Forest Gate.
Places of interest: Newham is home to the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park, London Stadium, the IFS Cloud Cable Car, Westfield Stratford City, and Royal Victoria Dock.
Pub quiz fact: Trebor mints were invented in what is now the London Borough of Newham.
Population: (2024 estimate) An estimated 374,523 people lived in Newham in 2024.
Demographics: According to the 2021 census, 42.2% identify as Asian, 30.8% as white, 17.5% as black, 4.7% as mixed race and 1.6% as another ethnic group.
Average property price: According to the Office for National Statistics (ONS), the average house price in Newham in January 2026 was £402,000.
Average monthly rent: The ONS reported that the average monthly rent in January 2026 in Newham was £1,910.
Council tax: Band D council tax in the borough for 2026/27 is £1,944.23.
Transport: Newham has six Tube stations, five Elizabeth line stations, three Overground stations, 20 DLR stations and about 530 bus stops, Transport for London says.
Getty ImagesWhat is Newham's local history?
Newham is a historically industrial borough with various trades dating back centuries.
The Royal Docks operated from the mid-19th Century until 1981. It was also home to the Stratford Works, a busy train-building site. The area produced well-known brands including Trebor Mints and Lyle's Golden Syrup in Silvertown.
The borough's docks and industries were heavily targeted during World War Two bombing.
Following the war, large-scale rebuilding began, in combination with new residential areas in North Woolwich, West Ham and Canning Town, where poor quality worker housing was cleared.
More recently, Newham was one of six London boroughs to host the 2012 Summer Olympics.
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