Planning a beach party, do i need permission?

[gillian59]

Basically We've got family coming to stay with us in a few months and whilst they're here it is Ligo, which is a solstice themed cultural event, and is the highlight of the Latvian calendar. Traditionally there are bonfires, singing, music and homemade food and drink, starting when the sun goes down and ending when the sun comes up.
We have no garden and live 5 mins walk from the beach, so I'm planning to have a bbq on the beach for around 10 members of our family. This isn't an issue as once the sun is out there are bbq'd galore on the beach every summer. My concern lies with our plan to play music and be there until the sun comes up. There are no homes within earshot and we aren't getting drunk, there will be small children in our party.

So I'm wondering does anyone know of any laws that would prohibit us from having our bbq, and is it possible that I need to request permission from the local council?

Many Thanks in advance.

[weiford]

There is now law about bbq'ing on a beach

[tiernan]

At the beach near my house is the law is that you cannot have any fires and you cannot be on the beach from 10 pm-8am but thats just near my house

[tahmelapachme33]

Yes, you would need permission since I'm sure there are ordinances on public land against noise, constructing large fires and being there after dark.

[ji]

You would need permission from the local Council and my guess is they would refuse. If you went ahead then you would be arrested.