Dumfries Town Board wants to restore derelict buildings, celebrate heritage and increase visitor numbers.
Stockton Waterfront urban park rises in place of half the high street it is attempting to save.
Somerset Council says repairs are needed at the former cinema, which one local says is a "disgrace".
The council wants to improve housing quality in what is the "third most deprived" area in England.
It continues a trend for redundant office space in Belfast to be converted or demolished.
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.
The development company founded by billionaire bookmaker Fred Done is behind the plans.
The project will also include 700 new cycle parking spaces.
