THERE are rumours an unofficial beach event complete with DJs and refreshments is being planned at a popular seafront spot.

The party at Camber Sands, billed to take place this Sunday, has been circulating online.

Reportedly, it is called “Lime on D Beach” and a description says: “Grab your spot on the beach nice and early to social distance.

“Bring your coolers, your games and we provide the vibes.”

The event has not been endorsed by Sussex Police or Rother District Council.

In a statement, the council said: “We are aware an event is being planned for Sunday at Camber Sands, we have contacted the organiser and made it clear that the council, Rother Police and the Director of Public Health will not allow events of any kind, under any circumstances, to be held on the beach.

“This is mainly due to health and safety concerns with the location and the nature of the beach, but compounded by the risk of spreading Covid-19.

“The beach can become very busy on hot sunny days, making it more difficult to support our visitors safety both on the sand and in the water.

“As usual we will be working with our partners over the weekend to monitor the beach at Camber Sands.”

On Monday, the organisers of a separately run beach gathering admitted their event “got out of hand” but denied it was illegal after it was attended by police and ambulance crews.

Images shared on social media show hundreds of people gathering in Romney Marsh, Kent, after Caribbean food company Flavour Boss hosted a “beach cookout”.

The event was originally set to be staged at Camber Sands but the plan was blocked by the police. One witness described seeing officers in riot gear.

Tickets for the event were sold for £27.54. Flavour Boss director Orette Williams said the money was to cover the three coach-loads of people who attended the event and the company gave out food free of charge.

Under current government Covid-19 guidelines, it is against the law to hold a gathering of more than 30 people without permission from the local authority and the police.

Mr Williams claimed he was given permission for the event but it was withdrawn 48 hours beforehand after police found out that coach-loads of people would be attending.

“It did get a bit out of hand with regards to the social distancing,” he said. He added: “We don’t host illegal gatherings, we did not break the law – the police knew this event was taking place. They were there from the start.”