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When Councillors are elected to office, many are representing a political party. Upon election, two or more councillors may form political groups, which may be the same or different to their political party. The calculated allocation of seats on committees is based on the representation of these political groups.
The current political composition of the council is:
Liberal Democrat
42 Councillors
Conservative
30 Councillors
Green
4 Councillors
Independents for Dorset
4 Councillors
Labour
2 Councillors
Political Group Leaders
There are currently five political groups formed within Dorset Council - The Liberal Democrat Group, The Conservative Group, The Green Party Group, The Independents for Dorset Group and The Labour Group, and each has appointed a Leader and Deputy Leader.
The table below will provide details of the leaders and deputy leaders of each of the respective political groups in due course