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 - 1979 |
| Labour | 1979 - 1992 |
| Conservative | 1992 - 1994 |
| Labour | 1994 - 1999 |
| Conservative | 1999 - 2000 |
| Labour | 2000 - 2002 |
| Conservative | 2002 - present |
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