No Cold Calling Zones set up in Aldershot

The aim of the No Cold Calling Zones are to deter bogus callers (distraction burglars and rogue traders) and give residents the confidence to say “No” to cold callers who seek business at their doorstep.

Potential zones are pinpointed using police and trading standards intelligence and then established once residents have been consulted and are known to be in support. Requested zones will also be considered. Residents living in proposed zones are visited and given a special No Cold Calling Zone pack containing general consumer and safety advice. Signs are then erected to identify the zones and residents are advised to report any future suspicious cold calling activity.

Aldershot already boasts two Cold Calling Zones covering Kings Road, Kings Way, Heron Wood Road, Maple Walk and Hampshire Close.

It works! No Cold Calling Zones have proved to be a success across the county. Since the introduction of a zone in their area:

• 83% of residents felt safer living within a No Cold Calling Zone

• 74% of residents felt more confident when dealing with cold callers

For further information please contact:

No Cold Calling Zones
Hampshire County Council
Trading Standards Service
Montgomery House
Monarch Way
Winchester SO22 5PW

Telephone: 01962 833620

Email: nccz@hants.gov.uk