Residents of Ayr South and Coylton are being encouraged to vote for their favourite community groups.

The Ayr South Decision Day is part of a drive to get people actively involved in local decision making.

At the event in Coylton Activity Centre on Saturday there will be 28 groups displaying ideas for community projects.

People that live, work, volunteer or study in Alloway and Doonfoot, Ayr South Harbour, Town Centre, Belmont, Castlehill, Kincaidston, Holmston and Forehill Coylton are able to drop-in and vote.

Up to £20,000 is available at the event with groups able to be funded up to £1000.

Bids will support areas such as children and young people, older people, social isolation, community transport, depression, alcohol and drugs

The event will take place between 1pm and 3pm on Saturday, February 17.