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 |
| No overall control | 1976 - 1980 |
| Labour | 1980 - 1982 |
| No overall control | 1982 - 1988 |
| Labour | 1988 - 1992 |
| No overall control | 1992 - 1995 |
| Labour | 1995 - 1996 |
| No overall control | 1996 - 1999 |
| Labour | 1999 - 2000 |
| No overall control | 2000 - 2004 |
| Conservative | 2004 - 2011 |
| No overall control | 2011 - present |
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