Harcourt Landscapes Limited faces restrictions on name re-use after liquidation

Prohibited name notice published

Harcourt Landscapes Limited published a prohibited name notice on 19 May 2026. This is a procedural step following the company's entry into creditors' voluntary liquidation earlier this year. The notice is issued under the Insolvency Act 1986. It restricts individuals who were involved in the management of the firm from reusing the company name.

The landscaping contractor operated from Unit 5 Priory Court, Priory Estate, Poulton, Cirencester. It was incorporated on 21 February 2019. The registered address for the business was Cumberland House, Park Row, Nottingham.

Liquidation process

Harcourt Landscapes Limited entered a creditors' voluntary winding up in February 2026. This process happens when directors decide the company cannot continue trading because of its debts. This decision usually follows a consultation with creditors.

A virtual meeting took place on 24 February 2026. During this meeting, creditors considered the resolution to wind up the company and nominated joint liquidators. Thomas Grummitt and Andrew Smith were appointed to manage the insolvency process. Creditors were able to vote in person or by proxy.

Company officers

Christopher Charles Johnson was the sole director of Harcourt Landscapes Limited when it was incorporated. He remained in this position throughout the trading period until the liquidation. The registered address for the company was C/o Bridgewood Financial Solutions Limited, Cumberland House, Park Row, Nottingham, NG1 6EE.

What this means for creditors and customers

When a company enters liquidation, the focus is on winding up its affairs. The liquidators distribute any available assets to creditors. The liquidators will formally notify known creditors about the process and their rights.

Creditors lodge their claims by submitting a proof of debt. This document shows the amount the company owes and includes supporting evidence. The liquidators review these claims to check if they are valid and to confirm the standing of the creditor.

In a creditors' voluntary liquidation, there is usually no moratorium under Schedule B1 of the Insolvency Act 1986. Creditors may be able to pursue enforcement action against assets, but the distribution of funds follows insolvency rules.

Customers who paid for goods or services that were not delivered will usually rank as unsecured creditors. This also applies to those holding gift vouchers. Their chance of recovering money depends on the assets left after the company pays secured and preferential creditors.

Employees with claims for wages, notice pay, or redundancy are treated as preferential creditors for certain amounts. If claims exceed statutory limits or are not covered by the Redundancy Payments Service, employees must claim the remainder as unsecured creditors.