Squabbles from rival political groups forced the mayor to abruptly end a meeting.
A motion by Redcar and Cleveland Cllr Tristan Learoyd, to tackle the problem of pavement parking in the borough, became the centre of a huge argument.
Labour Cllr David Walsh had proposed an amendment to the motion which angered opposition councillors.
A further amendment by Cllr Bill Suthers, proposed to alter the wording to bring it closer to Cllr Learoy’s original.
This was eventually passed by 18 votes to 15.
But furious exchanges between councillors on both sides of the chamber at Redcar’s Civic Heart building caused Mayor Cllr Carole Simms to close business early.
Some independent councillors left the chamber early, while others shouted at each other “out of order”.
When Mayor Simms left the chamber, East Cleveland Independent Cllr Steve Kay refused to stand.
Initial confusion over whether Cllr Suthers’ amended motion had passed was cleared up after the meeting by Council Leader George Dunning, who confirmed that it had passed.
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