There was lots of action in Falmouth today (June 1) as the first day of G7 restrictions began.

Construction work on the G7 international press centre got into full swing today as restrictions were put into place around the National Maritime Museum and Events Square.

The area will be closed off to members of the public between June 1 to June 18 to allow for event preparations leading up to the Leader's Summit on June 11-13.

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Security fencing has also been put up around the site while construction works take place and will likely remain there until the event is over and additional buildings have been deconstructed.

Falmouth Packet: Building work has commenced on the G7 site in Falmouth.Building work has commenced on the G7 site in Falmouth.

Campbeltown Way has also been closed to traffic, with the exception of residents, since May 27 and will remain closed until June 19.

Both Devon and Cornwall Police and the event's organisers have claimed to be engaging directly with residents who are in the immediate vicinity of the venue in order to facilitate access and enforce security arrangements.

Security measures include ID that must be linked to a person’s home or business address.

Falmouth Packet: Comms towers are being erected to facilitate the world's press. Comms towers are being erected to facilitate the world's press.

This can be in the form of a council tax bill, utility bill, bank statement (from within the last three months) or a driving licence.

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It has also been claimed that, while a photo ID is not a requirement, it may help to speed up the security checking process.

In a statement detailing the disruption that will likely be caused by the summit, Cornwall Council released the following statement: "Prior to and during the summit, there will be lots of activity including road traffic, air traffic and intensive preparations to the venue, including the installation of security measures.

Falmouth Packet: Local residents are having to go through security checks to access the site.Local residents are having to go through security checks to access the site.

"Please expect some additional noise and delays.

"We thank you for your patience and understanding.

"High levels of security are in place to ensure that everyone remains safe.

Falmouth Packet: The building works will likely cause disruption to locals and tourists for weeks. The building works will likely cause disruption to locals and tourists for weeks.

"This will mean that you may be asked to pass through security access points and show two forms of identification.

"To help minimise delays, please familiarise yourself with the changes and carry your identification documents with you during this period."