New website goes live - for how G7 Summit in Cornwall will be policed
Devon and Cornwall Police say the three-day event for world leaders will be the largest operation in its history
Last updated 3rd Jun 2021
Devon and Cornwall Police say the G7 Summit will be the largest operation in its history.
The force has launched a special website ahead of the summit of world leaders.
They will descend on Carbis Bay for three days in June.
Falmouth's Maritime Museum and Cornwall Airport Newquay will also have major roles.
The police have already revealed a significant number of extra officers will be drafted in from across the UK to help police the summit.
The site went live on Wednesday morning (13th April) covering everything from security and protests to road closures.
You can visit the website and find out more information about the policing of the G7 here.
Devon and Cornwall Police said: "Cornwall hosting the 2021 G7 Summit will bring an inevitable level of disruption both regionally and locally.
"Devon & Cornwall Police are working with Government to minimise the impact on residents, businesses and visitors, as well as access restrictions to local services - particularly around the host venues in Carbis Bay, St Ives and Falmouth.
"The three venues of Carbis Bay Hotel, Tregenna Castle and Falmouth Maritime Museum; identified as hosting the G7 summit will be closed to members of the public. We are currently working with partners to consider any impact to Cornwall Airport, Newquay.
"Police and Government are also working closely with local partners to reassure residents whose properties may potentially be directly affected due to their proximity to the venues.
"Fencing will be erected in the run up to the Summit, particularly around the four official venues: Carbis Bay Hotel, Tregenna Castle, Falmouth Maritime Museum and Cornwall Airport Newquay. There will be a significant increase in security and reduction in access around these sites. Further detail will be shared with residents and businesses in mid-May".
The force added: "Security planning is ongoing and specific detail such as the location of cordons/road closures will be shared with residents and businesses in due course. Residents in the area of Tregenna Castle and Carbis Bay can expect disruption during the course of the event weekend.
"We are keen to keep roads as open as possible and where routes are required to be closed, a traffic management plan that includes diversionary routes will be put in place".
Devon and Cornwall Police
The force is also hosting a series of Facebook Live events to take questions from locals who may have concerns.
The latest is happening at 6pm on Wednesday 14th April and you can watch that at the link below.
Information available on the website includes: a news section, community information, details for protest groups and the approach on this, how the Summit will impact residents, visitors and businesses both locally and regionally – including an FAQ section which covers many of the questions members of the public have been asking police.
“We welcome the challenge and the opportunity to lead the policing operation for the G7 Leaders’ Summit in Cornwall this summer.
“The new website is a great way for us to keep in regular contact with everyone affected by the G7 Summit and for those who are interested in how we will be policing the event.”
Superintendent Jo Hall, of Devon and Cornwall Police