DJ Norman Cook has ruled out a repeat of his controversial beach concert next summer, we can reveal today.

In an open letter to the people of Brighton and Hove, the Hove-based star said he did not want to "upset any more residents".

His huge outdoor free show, Big Beach Boutique II, attracted more than 250,000 people on to Brighton beach in July.

Although the event won awards and was hailed a success by many, it came close to being a disaster.

The number of people turning up from across the UK was more than four times what the organisers had expected.

Transport and emergency services struggled to cope with the crowds and the beach was left littered with rubbish and glass.

Norman funded his first seafront show the previous summer, which passed off as an unprecedented success.

Now he and his managers are working to ensure any future shows follow the early pattern rather then repeating the near catastrophe of the second event.

We revealed on Tuesday how Brighton and Hove City Council was unhappy about organising a similar event next year.

Councillors agreed on Thursday to support future seafront spectaculars but only with strict safety guidelines.

Norman, alias Fatboy Slim, has been in Japan this week while discussions about the future of his event have raged back in his home city.

Writing to us yesterday, he said: "It's great Brighton and Hove City Council is thinking positively about events for next year.

"When the time is right for another party like Big Beach Boutique, I will fully support it, offer any help and would love to see all those smiling faces again.

"But I suspect that next year is just too early for Big Beach Boutique III. We need to plan it down to the last detail and learn all the lessons from last summer."

He thanked the organisers, the council and the emergency services for the way they handled the event as well as all the people who went along and made the night special.

Norman added: "I think, so far, we have had two of the best parties in the world.

"I intend to carry on living in Brighton and would hate to upset any more residents.

"Once again, thanks to everyone who made last year such a fantastic night."

The letter is signed off: "See you around town. Love, Norman."

About 160 people were injured during this summer's event and one person died after the party.

Australian nurse Karen Manders, 26, died two days after falling 20ft from railings on the upper esplanade after attending the concert.

Norman was due to perform at the Big Beat Boutique, at the Concorde II in Brighton, last night but was forced to pull out due to illness.