Newham Council Election 2026 Predictions
Labour is projected to hold Newham Council with 56 of 66 seats.
| Party | Projected | Current | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labour | 56 (44-57) | 56 | 0 |
| Green | 9 (7-20) | 3 | +6 |
| Others | 1 (1-2) | 7 | -6 |
Key changes: +6 Green, -6 Others
Election type: All 66 seats up for election
Control: Labour hold
Last election (2022)
Labour 64, Others 2
Conservative 13.4% Labour 56.8% Liberal Democrats 5.5% Others 24.3%
Key battleground wards
- Royal Victoria - Green leads Labour by 5.1pp
- Stratford - Labour leads Green by 5.2pp
- Custom House - Labour leads Green by 9.6pp
- Forest Gate South - Labour leads Green by 12.6pp
- Plashet - Others leads Green by 13.4pp