Political Control
Since the first election to the council in 1973 political control of the council has been held by the following parties:
| Party in control | Years |
|---|---|
| Labour | 1973–1976 |
| Conservative | 1976–1995 |
| Labour | 1995–1999 |
| No overall control | 1999–2003 |
| Conservative | 2003–present |
Read more about this topic: Dacorum Local Elections
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