Falmouth
Aberfala
Please note this website is being updated. For information about the disruption end dates please see the updated Falmouth Community Impact Timeline.
The G7 Summit will bring unavoidable disruptions to the Falmouth area. Measures are being put in place to ensure the safety and security of the event for both residents and the delegates.
Alongside our partners, we will endeavour to ensure that disruption to local communities is minimised as far as possible.
To keep residents safe, the following security measures will be put in place.
Venue
- The National Maritime Museum Cornwall at Events Square will be used as the International Media Centre for the G7 Summit and will be closed to the public between 1 and 18 June.
- Businesses within Events Square will be closed to the public from 8am on 1 June to 11pm on 17 June. Some businesses will remain open but only to cater for Summit delegates within the International Media Centre.
- Tesco Express will remain open to the public.
- Residents within Events Square and Campeldown Way will be required to produce identification documentation to obtain access to the restricted area.
Car parks and parking
- Grove Place and Maritime car parks will be closed between 27 May and 19 June
- A no parking/tow away zone will be implemented from the junction of Arwenack Street and Swanpool Street, along Grove Place, some of Avenue Road and some of Bar Terrace from 9am on 9 June to 11.59pm on 13 June - see area marked in yellow on the Falmouth Access Map.
- The car park in Church Street will be closed for pay and display between 10 to 13 June
- Ponsharden park and ride car park will be closed to the public from 11 to 14 June.
Roads
- Campbeltown Way will be closed to traffic between 9am on 9 June and 11.59pm on 13 June
Rail
- Falmouth Town train station will be closed from 10 to 14 June. Tickets from and to Falmouth Town station will be valid for Falmouth Dock station. For more information visit: GWR.com
Aviation
- Airspace restrictions will be in place from 9 to 13 June.
Residents and access to restricted areas
- Police and event organisers are engaging directly with residents who are in the immediate vicinity of the venue to agree access and security arrangements, including any service requirements such as essential food deliveries.
- Some restricted areas in 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 (dated within last three months) or driving licence. Photo ID is not a requirement, however, it may speed up the process.
Businesses
- Businesses in the Event Square area will be impacted from 1 to 18 June. Customers should contact businesses direct to check opening/access arrangements.
Schools
- Schools may be impacted by travel disruptions/delays. Please check directly with the relevant school for updates.
Essential services/care workers
- Residents who receive essential council services or help and support from volunteers will continue to receive these services. Appropriate ID will need to be provided by those needing access to the addresses of people living in restricted areas.
Emergency services
- Emergency services are working to ensure normal service will be provided.
Further information
For further information, please take a look at the Falmouth Information Leaflet here or in the sidebar to the right.
Please revisit this page regularly to check for updates. We are engaging with those most affected face-to-face, but ask you to help us share this information with those you may know who aren’t online.
Further information about the Summit can be found on our FAQs page.
For news alerts via text, email or phone visit: alerts.dc.police.uk
