Political Control
Since the foundation of the council in 1973 political control of the council has been held by the following parties:
| Party in control | Years |
|---|---|
| Independent | 1973 - 1976 |
| No overall control | 1976 - 1991 |
| Labour | 1991 - 2003 |
| No overall control | 2003 - 2007 |
| Conservative | 2007 - present |
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