Political Control
Since 1995 political control of the council has been held by the following parties:
| Party in control | Years |
|---|---|
| No overall control | 1995 - 1999 |
| Conservative | 1999 - 2003 |
| No overall control | 2003 - 2007 |
| Conservative | 2007 - present |
Read more about this topic: North Somerset Local Elections
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