Oxford Local Elections - Political Control

Political Control

Since the foundation of the council, political control of the council has been held by the following parties:

Majority control of Oxford City Council
Years Party
2010–present Labour
2004–2010 No overall control
2002–2004 Labour
2000–2002 No overall control
1980–2000 Labour
1976–1980 Conservative
1973–1976 Labour

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