VULNERABLE people in Cumnock and Doon Valley are being offered help by East Ayrshire Council to vote.

Postal voting packs for the council elections on Thursday, May 4 are now being delivered and personal carers in Cumnock and Doon Valley are being asked to help their service users to complete their postal voting statement if they need assistance.

Over 600 personal carers in East Ayrshire have received advice from the council’s returning officer on how they can help.

Completed postal packs must be received by the returning officer by 10pm on May 4 at the latest.