v EMAIL THE EDITOR: editor@herald-publishing.co.uk v 29th October 2026 • The HERALD • Page 73 ASK A PROFESSIONAL Leading PR and communications agency, Liz Lean PR, has launched two dedicated service brands, Protect by LLPR and Engage by LLPR, to formalise its crisis communications and stakeholder engagement o erings. Liz Lean PR has been serving clients across the south of England since 1998, with crisis support and stakeholder communications as part of its holistic communications o er. e new brands create clarity for businesses seeking to engage the company’s specialist teams. Liz Willingham, founder and MD of Liz Lean PR, said: “Protect and Engage by LLPR encapsulate and showcase almost 30 years of outstanding work in helping clients navigate tricky situations and leverage the power of communications to achieve huge commercial milestones. We work across multiple PR and communications disciplines, from media relations to influencer campaigns, to ultimately help our clients achieve their commercial objectives and to build brand reputation. However, stakeholder engagement for planning applications and construction, and crisis communications are two specialist areas that require a different approach. We’re proud to be the leading agency for these high-stakes services in the south of England and our new service arms shine a spotlight on our team’s capabilities in these areas.” Engage by LLPR exists to support clients seeking to secure planning permission, connect with local communities, and engage stakeholders. e team has supported a broad range of organisations including developers, housebuilders, and businesses seeking planning permission. The agency provides end-to-end support from stakeholder mapping and analysis, strategic comms approach, delivering and managing public consultation events, and dra ing formal Statement of Community Involvement documentation. Belinda Rastall, Senior Business & Account Director at Liz Lean PR, said: “The delicate nature of a contentious planning scheme or a major operational crisis needs careful handling to protect any business. Our new strategic arms provide clarity on how business leaders can engage us to support on challenging schemes or situations that could benefit from tried and trusted communications expertise.” Liz Lean PR Launches Two Dedicated Service Brands To Consolidate Crisis And Stakeholder Communications Offer Protect by LLPR is a one-stop shop service for any business needing immediate crisis communications support or looking to mitigate and manage risk through forward planning. e agency operates a 24/7 crisis communications hotline under the Protect by LLPR badge, enabling business leaders to access advice and support around the clock. LLPR’s packaged crisis communications planning solutions provide its clients with comfort and reassurance - and in the event of a crisis, faster deployment and clearer pricing. Liz Lean PR is a sector-agnostic agency and has experience in hospitality, family business PR, travel & tourism, tech, FMCG, education, construction, professional services, charity, country estates, and more. For more information on Liz Lean PR, its services, and team, visit: lizleanpr. co.uk Liz Willingham, founder and MD of Liz Lean PR Belinda Rastall, Senior Business & Account Director at Liz Lean PR
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