Prior to the election the council had been under Conservative majority control, being led by David Lloyd.

[5][6][7] Bridge ward had been held by Conservative councillors Simon Haynes and Jack Kellas immediately prior to the election.

Simon Haynes and Jack Kellas were both sitting councillors for Bridge ward prior to the election.

Tina Thompson had won her seat in a by-election in 2021 following the death of the Labour councillor elected in 2019.

Tom Smith was the sitting councillor for Rainworth North and Rufford ward prior to the election.