Labour-run Bristol City Council could face a "no confidence" vote on Monday night if it fails to compromise on its plan to shut three small primary schools.

Conservative leader Richard Eddy is warning the cabinet its decision could also affect who runs the city council in the immediate future.

The three schools which face closure are St George's Church of England, Brandon Hill; St Pius X Catholic, Withywood and Stockwood Green, Stockwood.

"This goes to the heart of this administration's credibility," said Mr Eddy.

"Even at this eleventh hour, I urge cabinet to re-think this misconceived plan to shut three good and effective schools."

Labour has 24 members on the city council, the Liberal Democrats 32, the Tories 13, and the Green Party one councillor.

The rules state that five or more councillors can demand an extraordinary council meeting and table a vote of no confidence in the council executive.

This could happen if the Labour cabinet endorses the proposals, which will be put forward by the member responsible for schools, Councillor Peter Hammond.

The Tories and the Liberal Democrats have expressed concern in the eight months since the plans were announced over what they describe as Mr Hammond's "intransigence".

Liberal Democrat education spokeswoman, Clare Campion-Smith, said: "Mr Hammond could choose to set a powerful example by moving away from his entrenched position."

She will call for a two-month delay to allow proper debate on the future of the three schools. The council voted on January 13 to explore alternatives to shutting the schools.

But Mr Hammond will present a report by Bristol City Council officers in support of the closures.