A source close to Mr Adams described the delay as ‘deplorable’ and said good causes are waiting to benefit from the money.

NHS England had claimed the number that took part in the five-day walkout was down by 7.5 on the previous round of industrial action.

Disorder broke out after the murder of three girls at a Taylor Swift-themed dance class in the town on July 29 last year.

Chesney Hawkes, best known for his hit song 'The One and Only', will be performing at the Sunshine Festival in Upton later this month.