'We must ensure that the G7 summit has a lasting legacy for Cornwall'

Business bosses in the Duchy are hosting a panel - a month on since the world leader's event

Author: Sarah YeomanPublished 14th Jul 2021

Work is underway to make sure that Cornwall sees a 'lasting legacy' from the G7 summit.

It has been a month since world leaders descended on Carbis Bay for talks around coronavirus recovery and climate change.

The event saw miles of roads restrictions, hundreds of protestors, thousands of extra police officers and the world's media in Cornwall.

It was the largest ever policing operation in Devon and Cornwall Police's history.

Now Cornwall Chamber of Commerce is hosting a panel with business leaders, to discuss how the Duchy can maximise ongoing benefits.

"So here we are a month after G7, and I thought that Cornwall acquitted ourselves very well, our place, our hospitality, our food and drink, our businesses and our policing all came across really well, and I thought that we won many friends across the world really. That combination of a place where serious things get discussed, but there is still time to break bread with friends and dip your toe in the sea.

"I've always said that we mustn't allow G7 to just be three days of Cornwall in the spotlight, and our job now is to make sure that the legacy from G7 is a forever benefit for Cornwall.

"We are starting this process with a panel discussion about the big legacy of G7."

Kim Conchie, Cornwall Chamber of Commerce

The panel will be chaired by Lord Myners, a former government finance officer, and will include local businesses and international businesses.

It is taking place on the 24th of September and can be booked via the Cornwall Chamber website.

Take a look back at some of the G7 highlights below...

Leaders from around the world are flying to Cornwall to take part in the G7

Some have used the G7 as an opportunity to protest, in this case climate campaigners demanded action over rising sea levels

Boris Johnson arrives in Cornwall ahead of meeting US President Joe Biden and attending the G7 summit

'Mount Recyclemore': Giant sculpture of G7 leaders made from e-waste on Cornish beach

Take a behind the scenes look at the G7 media centre in Falmouth

Extinction Rebellion held a protest in St Ives calling for climate justice

Extinction Rebellion held a protest in St Ives calling for climate justice

Extinction Rebellion landed at Porthminster beach in St Ives

Extinction Rebellion landed at Porthminster beach in St Ives

Us President, Joe Biden's, motorcade travelling through Cornwall

Boris Johnson and Joe Biden meet together for the first time in Carbis Bay



Police officers patrolling the water during the Red Arrows display on the Saturday evening

Police officers playing football with 9-year-old Cai Whenray-Hughes

Police officers during the G7 summit

Police direct traffic during protest in St Ives

Cornish singer-songwriter Daisy Clark performs for G7 leaders and Royal Family

Protestors block road in St Ives

Boris Johnson hosts a beach barbecue on Carbis Bay for the world leaders

The Red Arrows over Carbis Bay

The world leaders during day two of the G7 summit

Carbis Bay during the G7 summit

World leaders and their partners watch the Red Arrows perform over Carbis Bay

The beach barbecue on the Saturday evening

Joe and Jill Biden arrive at Cornwall Airport Newquay ahead of the summit

On the beach at Carbis Bay

Police officers on Porthminster beach, St Ives, during an Extinction Rebellion protest

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