Trust in the council
Newham Council's trust levels are high, with a recent survey showing 72% of residents trust the council.
Newham Council's trust levels are high, with a survey conducted by M·E·L Research in autumn/winter 2025 finding that 72% of residents trust the council. This survey, reported in March 2026, employed face-to-face interviews with 1,523 residents, weighted to reflect the borough's demographics.
The same M·E·L Research survey also reported that 64% of Newham residents are satisfied with how the council runs things. This figure represents a notable increase from previous years, indicating high levels of resident satisfaction with the council's performance.
Key facts
- 72% of Newham residents trust Newham Council, according to a survey reported in March 2026. Source
- 64% of Newham residents are satisfied with the council's performance, as found by a survey in autumn/winter 2025. Source
- The M·E·L Research survey for Newham Council involved 1,523 face-to-face interviews. Source
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