The borough of Gravesham is situated in the Thames Gateway area of northern Kent, England.  93 800 people live in the borough, many living in the town of Gravesend and neighbouring Northfleet.  The borough is also home to villages such as Cobham, Higham, Istead Rise, Luddesdown, Meopham and Shorne.

    The River Thames dominates the north of the borough.   Gravesend was once a thriving port, with paper and cement industries in addition.  The south of the borough is part of the North Downs area of countryside.

    Gravesham is 25 miles south east of London.  As a consequence many now commute via the motorway or the direct rail links.  Once the Ebbsfleet International station is complete, the area will also have direct access to continental cities.

    The Bureau itself is located in central Gravesend.  Over 13 000 people used the Bureau last year, offering advice to help people solve over 15 000 problems.