Map confirms road closures and ID check points ahead of G7 Summit in Cornwall
Residents living in the secure zone at Carbis Bay will have to produce two forms of identification to drive to homes and businesses
Last updated 3rd Jun 2021
Police have released a special map to help people understand the major travel restrictions facing Cornwall during the G7 Summit.
Those living in the secure zone at Carbis Bay will be asked to produce two types of ID to drive to their homes and businesses.
That can include stuff like a passport, driving licence or utility bill.
Residents' check points will be in place, with the main road to St Ives, the A3074, being closed between 9am on 10th June and 23.59pm on 13th June.
Restrictions and closures will also be in place around Falmouth, where the media hub is being staged, and Cornwall Airport Newquay: Read more.
Scroll down to read the full list of restrictions and see the map that shows road closures and ID check points around St Ives.
How will the G7 affect my journey?
Police say that to manage traffic around the venues and keep residents safe, a number of traffic management measures will be put in place, including:
1) In the St Ives and Carbis Bay area the A3074 (St Ives Road) will be closed to all traffic from 9am on 10 June until 11.59pm on 13 June. Security barriers and fencing will be installed from the 4 June and there will be some initial short-term disruption, but full closure is not planned until 0900 on 10 June. The Old Coach Road via Halsetown will be used to provide access to St Ives and delays are expected.
2) In St Ives local amenities will largely remain open, and all beaches other than Carbis Bay will be accessible.
3) St Ives town centre and harbour will be open. In Carbis Bay, the section of the South West Coast Path which runs through the Carbis Bay Hotel will be closed with a temporary diversion in place.
4) In Falmouth, where the Maritime Museum at Event Square will be used as the media centre for the G7 Summit, both Grove Place and Maritime car parks will be closed between 27 May and 19 June. Campbeltown Way will be closed to traffic between 27 May and 19 June. The car park in Church Street will be closed for pay and display 10 to 13 June
5) Around Cornwall Airport Newquay - there will be a number of road closures and parking restriction orders in place around the airport for the duration of the event, beginning at 6pm on 9 June, and ending on 11.59pm on 13 June.
6) Some restricted areas in St Ives and Falmouth will require residents and business workers to provide two forms of current identification linked to their home or business address in order to gain access in vehicles to those homes or businesses. These might be a council tax bill, utility bill, bank statement (within the last three months) or driving licence.
7) Businesses within the perimeter and in the immediate vicinity of Cornwall Newquay Airport will be contacted shortly by the Cabinet Office with specific identification requirement instructions.
8) Any delivery driver or service provider seeking entry to restricted areas will need to provide proof of manifest / order confirmation to the address that they are seeking to access along with their personal company ID. The same principle in terms of suitable documentation and ID will need to be presented by any care workers or similar (e.g. charity volunteers who are providing support to residents within the community).
9) Pedestrian access will be restricted in areas of the immediate vicinity of key areas and people will be subject to security checks. Only residents will be allowed access to these areas.
Devon and Cornwall Police added that further security arrangements are still being finalised, but details will be shared as soon as possible.
Superintendent Jo Hall from Devon and Cornwall Police said those living in the areas with tighter security will be receiving leaflets with more information: "The closer you are to the venues and the closer in time that you are, the more likely you are to see those restrictions.
"You're likely to see things like road closures for a period of time, perhaps while we're bringing the delegates through.
"You're also likely to see barriers in the area just to keep routes clear and you will see significant numbers of police officers. That is not to alarm you, I'd just like to reassure you.
"We are responsible for the policing and security of a global event and what comes with that is a large number of resources to keep our communities safe and to keep the event safe and also a level of disruption.
"But we've worked with our communities from the outset and our aim has always been to keep the disruption to an absolute minimum".
When asked about ID check points and security passes to drive to homes and businesses, Superintendent Hall added: "If you live within the immediate vicinity of one of the venues or where one of the roads is closed, then yes there will be a process where we'll be asking people to prove who they are and where they live.
"You must remember this is to keep our communities safe and to keep the event safe and to make sure that only people who need to go in particular areas are allowed to go but we will make that absolutely clear.
"We will share that detail and if you live really close to a venue, you will get a leaflet to explain that to you personally".
Superintendent Jo Hall, Devon and Cornwall Police
You can read all the information about road closures, travel restrictions and ID check points here or watch the latest Facebook Live Q&A with police, the council and the Cabinet Office below...