Hale Central is an electoral ward of Trafford covering most of the village of Hale and a small part of Altrincham Town Centre.

The ward was created in 2004 largely from the Hale and Bowdon wards, as well as parts of Altrincham and Timperley.

As of 2022, the councillors are Jane Leicester (Green),[2] Patricia Young (Conservative),[3] and Daniel Chalkin (Conservative).

[4] indicates seat up for re-election.