The first election to the council was held in 1964, initially operating as a shadow authority before the new system came into full effect the following year.
Political control of the council since 1964 has been held by the following parties: The by-election was called following the resignation of Cllr.
Hector McDonald The by-election was called following the resignation of Cllr.
Alan S. Cornish The by-election was called following the death of Don D.S.
John L. Pritchard The by-election was called following the resignation of Cllr.
Maurice B. Kenward The by-election was called following the resignation of Cllr.
Joseph T. Heath The by-election was called following the resignation of Cllr.
Robert H. Smith The by-election was called following the death of Cllr.
Arthur J. Mansfield The by-election was called following the resignation of Cllr.
Ira G. Walters The by-election was called following the resignation of Cllr.