An emergency motion supporting the mayor’s plea for increased powers over far-right protests in Liverpool was passed by the council.
Liverpool City Council has warned that local social care services will have to be “hollowed-out” due to government budget cuts.
Knowsley Council could be facing significant councillor reductions to produce more financial savings for the area.
Councillors approved budget plans which will see a 1.9% rise in council tax for Liverpool citizens next year.
Liverpool Mayor Joe Anderson denies claims in a story about him in the Sun even before it was due to be published.
The Liverpool City Council Cabinet has approved proposals on where to cut public spending.
Both Liverpool City Council and Wirral Borough Council are preparing to make yet more major public spending cuts.