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A protest is planned to take place on Saturday against against a local authority for housing refugee families.

A group called Welsh Resistance have publicly posted on social media to say that they are planning to hold a demonstration in Blaenau Gwent on Saturday.

Gwent Police have confirmed they are aware of the plans while Blaenau Gwent council has confirmed just one Syrian family has been housed in the local authority area.

Details of the demonstration, which they say will be held in Ebbw Vale , have not been revealed.

The Welsh Resistance post also claims they are demonstrating against apparent plans to build a mosque in the town.

The post reads: "We are holding a demonstration in Ebbw Vale town centre on Saturday, August 20, to protest at plans for a mosque in the town and also because the council is preparing houses for 20 Syrian families.

"Refugees are not wanted here. Details and where to meet will be posted when sorted."

On Saturday morning the group posted: "Today will be the first in a series of anti refugee demonstrations in the valleys."

Stand Up To Racism are also set to make an appearance in Ebbw Vale on Saturday to talk to people about why they feel it's important UK and Welsh councils play their role, as well as giving out more information about asylum seekers and refugees.

Joe Redmond, joint secretary of Stand Up to Racism's Cardiff branch, is confident of a positive response in the Valleys town over the weekend.

Joe said: "It's great that Welsh councils are doing their part in taking in Syrian families. Wales has a great tradition of accepting refugees from all around the world."

Mr Redmond believes the majority of people in Wales are more than happy to accept Syrian families fleeing war.

He added: "We will have a presence to speak to people in Ebbw Vale to converse with them about why their council should be taking people in. I'm sure we'll get a fantastic response."

Gwent Police said they have been made aware of groups planning to take part in a demonstration in Ebbw Vale on Saturday and that a counter-demonstration is also planned.

Superintendent Glyn Fernquest said: “People have a right to protest under the Human Rights Act provided it is peaceful.

“We are aware of these protests and the issues involved and are monitoring the situation.”

A spokeswoman for Blaenau Gwent council said: "Following a request by the UK government last year Blaenau Gwent Council – alongside all councils in Wales – pledged its support for the Syrian Refugee Resettlement programme and has made a commitment to respond compassionately.

"The council has progressed with this support and has recently welcomed one family to Blaenau Gwent .

"We continue to work closely with the Welsh Government , the UK Government and local partners and are also liaising with the Home Office over the possibility of settling further families into Blaenau Gwent.

"We have always indicated, however, that the number would need to be proportionate to the size of the area, the capacity of the services and must take due regard of local needs."