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 |
|---|---|
| No overall control | 1973 - 1983 |
| Conservative | 1983 - 1987 |
| No overall control | 1987 - 1995 |
| Labour | 1995 - 1999 |
| No overall control | 1999 - 2001 |
| Labour | 2001 - 2003 |
| Conservative | 2003 - present |
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