Police to review one of official G7 protest sites in Cornwall after backlash
Truro Farmers Market says it has had to cancel a five-day summer event, after being told Lemon Quay was off-limits
Devon and Cornwall Police say they will be reviewing one of the official G7 protests sites.
Truro's Lemon Quay is among the designated spots for demonstrations during the summit of world leaders in June.
However that decision has faced a backlash from the local community, including Truro Farmers Market.
Trading on Wednesdays and Saturdays only started back up again in April, after the easing of lockdown restrictions.
A five-day summer market event was booked to take place from 9th - 13th June, which would include the G7 weekend.
But organisers say they had no choice but to cancel after being told they could no longer use Lemon Quay.
Devon and Cornwall Police say the impact on local communities and businesses was one of the key factors when the force and partner agencies chose the site.
However, its G7 planning team says it will now be reviewing the location and will ensure everyone is kept up-to-date.
"Devon & Cornwall Police are committed to working with local communities to balance their needs whilst ensuring people can exercise their right to peaceful protest in relation to the G7 Leader's Summit in Cornwall next month.
"As part of the planning process, police and partner agencies identified a number of possible locations where protest could take place in a safe manner. In considering these locations the impact on communities and businesses was a significant factor.
"The suitability of each location was considered by several agencies. It is a fine balance and we recognise the concerns that have been raised in regards to the farmers market. We will be reviewing this location with partners, the local community and identified protest groups and will ensure that everyone is kept up to date".
Devon and Cornwall Police G7 Planning Team