Amendments have been made to the G7 protest sites in Truro and Falmouth following a review.

Concerns were raised about the identified protest sites and alternative and additional sites have been announced.

The protest area in Church Street Car Park Falmouth has been looked at by relevant agencies and the area has been reduced to the lower car park and partners are exploring an additional site elsewhere. Further details are expected to follow on that.

An alternative site has been identified at Boscawen Park, and Lemon Quay will no longer be used.

Superintendent Jo Hall of Devon & Cornwall Police said:

"We are committed to working with partners, local communities and protest groups to ensure that 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 and we recognise the concerns that have been raised, specifically in relation to the farmers market in Truro.

"We have reviewed these locations with partners over the past week, as well as with the local community and identified protest groups, to recommend suitable sites which keep disruption to a minimum.

"We continue to work with many protest groups around facilitating peaceful and lawful protest."

Cornwall Council Strategic Director for Neighbourhoods, Sophie Hosking, added:

"We have worked closely with police colleagues and listened to community concerns when identifying a new site. It's important that we strike the right balance between ensuring that protesters are able to gather safely and have their voices heard, and minimising disruption to residents.

"Cornwall Council is continuing to urge anyone organising a protest to contact us at [email protected] so we can provide advice and guidance on how to do so safely and respectfully, and with the minimum impact on those living and working in the area."

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