Liverpool's politics has never been dull - but the last couple of years have been particularly eventful to say the least.
From the arrest of the former mayor to a historically appalling council inspection and moves which amount to a government takeover, it has been a difficult period for the city, its council and its politicians. But what can we expect for 2023?
The fall-out from that damning Max Caller inspection report will continue to impact the city council. A first round of all-out elections across the city will be held in May to elect councillors to a raft of new wards on a new electoral map. The city will also ditch the elected mayoral model that has been used to run the city since 2012.
