Tameside Council's ruling Labour group appears to be in meltdown after the national party signaled its leader Ged Cooney could be given the boot.
Labour Party chiefs are set to imposed a new leader on the council with local councillors having no say in the matter.
Th mover follows a dramatic 48 hours which has seen the resignation of chief executive Sandra Stewart and several councillors either sacked or stepping down from key positions.
The fixit scheme comes after the national party accused Tameside Council's Labour group of "unacceptable working practices" and follows a scathing report into the borough's failing children's services which unveiled a 'toxic and bullying' culture.
It is understood a 'campaign improvement board' will now be set up to bring about the 'culture change' needed.
Ms Stewart's departure was welcomed this week by Tameside's three Labour MPs, including deputy Prime Minister Angela Rayner.
Tameside council leader Ged Cooney is reported as saying he is willing to step down if the party concludes it is the best decision.
Last month, the Reporter revealed his position was under threat and that Ms Stewart was due to be replaced.
The party has taken similar steps in Liverpool, Sheffield and most recently in Birmingham.
The move could mean the national party picks a new council leader, as it did in Birmingham last year.
A Labour spokesperson said: "Due to the unacceptable working practices at Tameside Labour Group, Labour have taken the decision to implement a campaign improvement board to bring about the culture change the group requires with immediate effect.”