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Following the government’s announcement regarding the easing of Covid-19 restrictions Gullands have decided to continue with the precautions already in place. Therefore social distancing, temperature screening and hand sanitising measures will remain in place for the time being and we would respectfully ask all visitors to continue to wear a face covering unless exempt. Some of our employees will continue to work from home but face to face meetings can be arranged. As always if you have any symptoms of Covid-19 we would ask you not to come in and to follow government isolation guidelines. Attendance at our Gravesend office can take place by prior appointment only. All our staff remain fully contactable by email and telephone. We are grateful for your patience during these difficult times and remain committed to the safety and wellbeing of our clients and staff alike.
- Wednesday 9th June 2021
Now is the time for a Charity Governance Review
Most charities have had a difficult year due to the pandemic and they have been affected on many levels - including their service delivery and their ability to effectively fundraise. Many will have adapted in a number of ways to ensure they have been able to continue effectively. As the ...
- Wednesday 9th June 2021
The future is vines
The UK’s vineyard sector is growing fast and for those thinking of setting up a vineyard business there are a number of legal considerations to take into account. Finding a suitable location Unfortunately, you can’t plant a vineyard on any piece of agricultural land. If it ...
- Wednesday 9th June 2021
New Gravesend office space
Paul Mannering Practice Manager at Gullands comments: “We are delighted to have moved into Whitehall Place which offers more facilities for our visiting clients, whilst still being in the centre of the town. Gravesend has a vibrant business community and being a part of this new hub ...
- Wednesday 9th June 2021
Ebbsfleet Executives Club
The first Ebbsfleet Executives club meeting of 2021 was hosted jointly with ourselves, Caxtons and Azets via Zoom and we were delighted to be joined by guest speaker Roger Gough, Leader of Kent County Council, who discussed Kent after COVID, including future plans for the regeneration and economic ...
- Wednesday 9th June 2021
Sensible 30’s a generation keen to protect their future
Generations now more than ever tend to have labels which are prescribed to them and if you are in your 30’s you will be regularly labelled either a ‘Millennial’ or “Gen Z’, depending on which year you were born. Whilst these younger generations are credited with ...
- Wednesday 9th June 2021
Maidstone’s hospitality sector opens doors once again
Restaurants in England welcomed the latest phase of the lockdown being lifted when indoor dining was once again allowed from 17th May. For one independent restaurant in Maidstone this will also signal the end to an uncertain and frustrating first year and the start of a much brighter ...
- Wednesday 9th June 2021
Court of Appeal ruling
Until recent years, few people would have believed that a respected British institution like the Post Office could be responsible for a scandal that has resulted in innocent men and women being sent to prison, and hundreds more losing their businesses and their livelihoods, for crimes they did not ...
- Wednesday 9th June 2021
Support for nature garden
We are delighted to support One Maidstone Business Improvement District and their work, which recently included the construction of a wildlife garden in the centre of the town. Our donation has helped to fund numerous bird feeding stations, feeders and food. John Roberts comments: ...
- Wednesday 9th June 2021
Elmer’s Big Heart of Kent Parade
The long-anticipated launch of Elmer’s Big Heart of Kent Parade goes live on 19 June raising money for the Heart of Kent Hospice. Gullands is sponsoring one of 50 highly decorated Elmer Elephant sculptures, which will be located on a 6-7 mile walking route in and around Maidstone. ...
- Wednesday 9th June 2021
Rent guarantor – know the risks
If you are asked to be a rent guarantor for a child or another close relative or friend then there are several factors that you should take into account before you sign any agreement. Many landlords ask for a guarantor who will pay the rent on behalf of the tenant if they don’t pay it, ...