influence local decision-making
Newham Council is assessing resident satisfaction and trust, which may reflect perceptions of local decision-making.
Newham Council received results in March 2026 from a resident satisfaction survey conducted in autumn/winter 2025, which found that 64% of residents were satisfied with how the council runs things. The survey, carried out by M·E·L Research, also reported that 72% of residents trust Newham Council.
This survey provides insight into public perception of the council's overall performance and transparency, which can relate to how residents feel they can influence local decision-making. The M·E·L Research survey involved 1,523 face-to-face interviews and weighted data to reflect the borough's demographics.
Key facts
- A survey found 64% of Newham residents were satisfied with how the council runs things, as reported in March 2026. Source
- The same survey reported that 72% of Newham residents trust Newham Council, according to results in March 2026. Source
- M·E·L Research conducted the resident satisfaction survey in autumn/winter 2025. Source
- The survey involved 1,523 face-to-face interviews with Newham residents. Source
About this summary
This summary was written automatically from our published stories and the council meeting records they draw on. It describes what councils have discussed and decided; it does not take a view on any decision. Each key fact links to the story it comes from. Updated 30 September 2026. Spotted a mistake? Email community@opencouncil.network.