Rutland Local Elections - Political Control

Political Control

The council was unusual in that formal political groups were not significant in the administration of the county. However since 2003, there has been a majority of Conservative councillors.

Party in control Years
Independent 1996 - 1999
No overall control 1999 - 2002
Independent 2002 - 2003
Conservative 2003 - present

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