Residents in two Nelson streets have peace of mind against the possibility of cold calling and doorstep crime, with the introduction of a ‘No Cold Calling Zone’.
Church Lane and Llwyn-yr-Eos are covered by the No Cold Calling Zone, which was introduced by Caerphilly County Borough Council’s Trading Standards team and Gwent Police following a number of distraction burglaries in the area.
The streets covered by the zone contain many houses occupied by older or vulnerable residents.
Cllr Rob Gough, cabinet member for public protection, engineering and transport said: “Doorstep crime can include anything from rogue home improvement firms to bogus officials and bogus charities.”
While a ‘No Cold Calling Zone’ does not make doorstep calling illegal, it does make it clear that it is not welcome.
Nelson Ward PCSO Matthew Jones said: “Establishing this ‘No Cold Calling Zone’ is all about the community of Nelson working together and having the confidence to turn away uninvited salespeople as well as displaying a warning to rogue traders and cold-callers that they are not welcome in the Nelson area.”
Why only TWO streets? Why not the whole of Nelson. There are a few vulnerable people in Heol Uchaf who I Am sure would welcome this.