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 |
|---|---|
| Liberal | 1973 - 1976 |
| Conservative | 1976 - 1984 |
| No overall control | 1984 - 1986 |
| SDP-Liberal Alliance | 1986 - 1988 |
| Conservative | 1988 - 1990 |
| No overall control | 1990 - 1991 |
| Liberal Democrats | 1991 - 1999 |
| No overall control | 1999 - 2000 |
| Conservative | 2000 - 2002 |
| Liberal Democrats | 2002 - 2004 |
| Conservative | 2004 - 2007 |
| Liberal Democrats | 2007 - present |
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