How to set up a No Cold Calling Zone
The purpose of ‘No Cold Calling’ zones is to discourage cold callers from specific residential areas, usually a street or small cluster of houses. The introduction of the scheme provides householders with the opportunity to collectively discourage the often-unwelcome practice of cold calling. All the residents must agree to have a No Cold Calling Zone.
Working in partnership with Leicestershire Trading Standards, we have been asked to provide members with the information necessary to set up a NO COLD CALLING ZONE in your area.
- No Cold Calling Zone Introduction
- Step by Step Guide- Creating a No Cold Calling Zone
This document is a “Step by Step” guide to the creation of a No Cold Calling Zone. It is not designed to be the definitive method but a guide to a successful implementation.
- Initial Contact Letter
This letter explains the scheme to residents and includes the questionnaire asking if residents object to the scheme. The questionnaire is printed separately. You can alter the letter to give your details. If possible include a postage paid addressed envelope to return the questionnaire.
- Questionnaire (MS Word, 23 Kb)
This should be used with Letter 1
- Letter 2 (MS Word, 21 Kb)
This letter informs residents that the questionnaire showed that residents want a "No Cold Calling" Zone and that you will be visiting their street. You can alter the letter to give your details and the date time of the visit.
- Letter 3 (MS Word, 24 Kb)
This letter informs residents that the questionnaire showed that residents want a "No Cold Calling" Zone and that you will be holding a meeting for residents. You can alter the letter to give your details and the date and time of the meeting.
- Letter 4 (MS Word, 25 Kb)
This is a covering letter that explains the scheme to residents and has instructions about how to use the pack. You should use this when you don't personally hand the pack to the residents. You can alter the letter to give your details. If residents agree to have the scheme after a visit or meeting you do not have to knock on their door to deliver the pack.
Contact Trading Standards on 0116 305 8000 or trading-standards@leics.gov.uk to request a sample pack and street sign to show residents.
If the residents would like a scheme Trading Standards will then be able to supply street signs, packs and spare door stickers. They will only be provided when the residents have agreed they would like a No Cold Calling Zone. There is a charge for the signs and the packs, please contact Trading Standards for further details.
