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 - 1986 |
| No overall control | 1986 - 1987 |
| Labour | 1987 - 2004 |
| No overall control | 2004 - 2008 |
| Conservative | 2008 - 2010 |
| No overall control | 2010 - 2011 |
| Labour | 2011 - present |
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