Liberal Democrats say taking control of Wokingham council is 'unrealistic' The Liberal Democrats have admitted it will be difficult for them to take control of Wokingham Borough Council at this year’s election. To win a majority on the council, the party will need to win 16 of the 18 seats that are up for grabs at the election on Thursday, May 6. They are competing for all 18 seats and three experienced Lib Dems – Cllr Lindsay Ferris, Cllr Rachelle Shepherd-DuBey and Cllr Clive Jones – are standing for re-election. The Tories have controlled the council for almost 20 years, and they currently hold 31 of the 54 seats.