Newcastle upon Tyne City Council, GB designated "No Cold Calling Zones" to prevent front-door crime
Newcastle upon Tyne City Council, GB "No Cold Calling Zones"
Newcastle upon Tyne City Council designated three districts as "No Cold Calling Zones" to protect vulnerable residents with an awareness campaign. The zones were established to prevent unwanted callers, salesmen, fake workers, and distraction burglars from committing front-door crime. Every household within these zones received a "No Cold Calling Zone" window sticker and information packet.
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Doorstep Crime and No Cold Calling Zones | Newcastle City Council
Doorstep crime is when rogue traders knock at your door and pressure you into buying something or signing up for a service, they may do this by cold calling via the telephone or in a face to face visit. If you are contacted by such traders or are aware of any operating in your residential area, if it is safe to do so please contact us with any information you have about the traders, or if necessary Northumbria Police. Not all traders are dishonest, but there are things you can do to make sure that you don't become a victim;
No Cold Calling Zone Locations | Newcastle City Council
Benwell and Scotswood Benwell & Scotswood (pdf 1.6mb) Fawdon and West Gosforth
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Kenton Ward Designated No Cold Calling Zone | Newcastle City Council
Across Kenton Bar, North Kenton, The Gardens, Kenton Lane, Montagu and Kenton Crescent 'No Cold Calling Zones' have been set up following requests from local residents and community groups. All of Kenton is now covered by No Cold Calling Zones.
Crackdown on 'dodgy workmen' targeting vulnerable elderly and disabled Kenton residents - Chronicle Live
The area is the latest in Newcastle to be covered by a blanket ban on cold callers
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