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 - 1976 |
| Conservative | 1976 - 1983 |
| No overall control | 1983 - 1987 |
| Conservative | 1987 - 1991 |
| No overall control | 1991 - 1995 |
| Labour | 1995 - 2003 |
| No overall control | 2003 - 2007 |
| Liberal Democrats | 2007 - 2011 |
| Conservative | 2011 - present |
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