Background In
2024, the
Liberal Democrats took control of the council.
Council composition Changes 2024–2026: • March 2025: Peter Lidston (Liberal Democrats) and Tara Matthews (Liberal Democrats) resign – by-elections held May 2025 • May 2025: Richard Brown (Liberal Democrats) and Simon Davidson (Liberal Democrats) win by-elections • August 2025: David Knight (Alliance) leaves party to sit as an independent • September 2025: • Matthew Fox (Liberal Democrats) resigns – by-election held October 2025 • David Knight (Independent) joins Conservatives • October 2025: Ukonu Obasi (Liberal Democrats) wins by-election
Election result ==Incumbents==