Political Composition
Three political parties are represented in the council. In the election of May 2007 the Labour Party won 9 seats, the SNP 6 and the Lib Dems 3. However, a defection from the Libs to Labour saw a change in the political make-up of the council.
- Labour - 10
- Scottish National Party - 6
- Liberal Democrat - 2
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