Politics
See also: Amber Valley local electionsElections to the borough council are held in three out of every four years, with one third of the 45 seats on the council being elected at each election. The council has been controlled by the Conservative party since they gained control from the Labour party at the 2000 election. As of the 2012 election the council is composed of the following councillors:-
| Year | Conservative | Labour |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 24 | 21 |
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Famous quotes containing the word politics:
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