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 |
|---|---|
| Conservative | 1973 - 1984 |
| No overall control | 1984 - 1988 |
| Conservative | 1988 - 1991 |
| No overall control | 1991 - 1994 |
| Liberal Democrats | 1994 - 1999 |
| No overall control | 1999 - 2006 |
| Liberal Democrats | 2006 - 2007 |
| No overall control | 2007 - 2008 |
| Liberal Democrats | 2008 - 2011 |
| No overall control | 2011–present |
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