Provost Tracey Little urges people in Dumfries not to believe the town's best days are behind it.
If adopted, neighbourhood plan would allow more Bradford Council money to be spent locally.
After 700 objections, councillors rejected an application on the grounds of harm to the landscape.
About 2,000 new homes are currently being built in Robroyston, but residents say no amenities are being provided alongside them.
People wanting to build major developments no longer have to apply to Epping Forest District Council.
Stockton Waterfront urban park rises in place of half the high street it is attempting to save.
Residents on a new housing development say the reasons driving the rising cost are not transparent.
The planning application for demolition on the site in May 2026.
The Customs House has been home to restaurants and nightclubs but has stood empty for years.
