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