Political Composition
See also: Middlesbrough local electionsBelow is the political composition of the council in 2008 and 2011.
| Year | Labour | Conservatives | Liberal Democrats | Independents/Greens |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 26 | 6 | 5 | 11 |
| 2011 | 30 | 4 | 1 | 13 |
The borough has 23 council wards. Middlesbrough is mostly unparished, with Nunthorpe and Stainton and Thornton being the only parishes.
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