The 1978 Newham London Borough Council election for the Newham London Borough Council was held on 4 May 1978.
The Liberal Party didn't stand in the elections.
The Labour Party held onto its overwhelming majority.
A total of 161 candidates stood in the election for the 60 seats being contested across 24 wards.
Other candidates included 48 Residents & Ratepayers, 1 Communist and 16 National Front.