As Appear Here eyes Somerset and Connecticut, it’s time for communities to shine

LISTEN On this week’s episode of We’re Still Here, host Emily Wright is joined by EG publisher Damian Wild to talk all things local. From the power and clout of local governments to an increased focus on retail in local markets and commuter towns, this episode of the podcast delves into how we maintain our new-found familiarity with local areas and hometowns while supporting businesses and commerce in our global capitals. The pair discuss retail marketplace Appear Here’s move to expand into more local markets – including Somerset and Connecticut – in response to changing human behaviour and consumer trends post-Covid, and they reflect on a week of EG events focused on regional markets including Cambridge, Southampton and Swansea. Also on this episode of the We’re Still Here podcast, talk turns to wellbeing. Wild advises listeners to “reclaim their lunch breaks” and pledges EG’s support for LandAid’s Steptober Campaign. A great opportunity to support an excellent cause and get out of the office/home office/kitchen/garden shed to get those steps up, whatever the weather. For more information on how you can support Steptober check out all the details here https://www.landaid.org/events/steptober. To send feedback, e-mail emily.wright@egi.co.uk or tweet @EmilyW_9 or @estatesgazette