A street in Acomb is set to become the next ‘Cold Calling Zone' in the city. Paddock Way, off Boroughbridge Road has been granted ‘Cold Calling Zone' status after strong support from residents responding to a local survey. Ward councillor Tracey Simpson-Laing said:

"I welcome this decision which will help residents being targeted in this area by cold callers. People elsewhere in the city should look at recent examples which have been successful, like Paddock Way, as many requests haven fallen through due to insufficient support. If residents on a street can garner enough support then this could become a reality for their street too, but the support has to be from all properties in the street".

Acomb councillor David Horton commented:

"Paddock Way cold calling zone will be launched on 24th November and residents have been contacted in writing to inform them of the decision. I think it will help the more vulnerable who can often feel intimidated by people coming to their door and being overly pushy with them. People are entitled to privacy in their own homes and should not be intimidated by people looking to take advantage of them in this inappropriate way".

When a street becomes a ‘Cold Calling Zone' houses receive a sticker for their window and are provided with a telephone number to report anyone cold calling in the area. The entrance to the street is also signed to show that the area does not accept cold calling. Councillor Simpson-Laing comments that if residents are interested in their street becoming part of this scheme that they should contact their local ward councillor.