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 |
|---|---|
| No overall control | 1973 - 1975 |
| Conservative | 1975 - 1986 |
| No overall control | 1986 - 1991 |
| Labour | 1991 - 1992 |
| No overall control | 1992 - 1995 |
| Labour | 1995 - 2002 |
| No overall control | 2002 - 2012 |
| Labour | 2012 - present |
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