Ben Hartley
benhartleyaom.bsky.social
Ben Hartley
@benhartleyaom.bsky.social
Labour & Co-operative Councillor for Ashton on Mersey, Trafford | Unison | Community | Co-op Party | Lawyer | Runner | Cyclist | Lover of the Lakes | Border Terrier owner
Great turnout this morning from @traffordlabour.bsky.social to go speaking to residents in Broadheath on behalf of Councillor Amy Whyte, Broadheath Ward, Cllr Denise Western and Connor Rand MP
July 19, 2025 at 4:11 PM
Cllrs Shona Gilbert, Tony O’Brien, Connor Rand MP and I have been supporting families in #Ashton who didn't get any of their preferred secondary schools and we will continue to do so. And we will continue to support all of Trafford's schools [2/2]
July 18, 2025 at 8:20 PM
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June 29, 2025 at 8:20 PM
I’m so lucky to have such lovely daughters who know me so well. #FathersDay2025
June 15, 2025 at 9:44 PM
Out with the #AshtonuponMersey @labouruk.bsky.social team yesterday speaking to residents in the Southern Rd area. Thank you to everyone who spoke to us.
May 25, 2025 at 9:56 PM
We need to urgently rethink our testing & exam culture. My 16yo has been through a lot health-wise. She’s doing 8 GCSEs and has 24 exams. We tell her that her results won’t define her. Her school tell her the opposite. Let’s treat the causes rather than the symptoms @youngmindscollab.bsky.social
May 18, 2025 at 9:53 PM
Lovely to call into Arches Charity Fair on Viaduct Rd in Broadheath. Food/drinks by amazing Lisa at EZ Bar and Cafe and fundraising for local charities Stockdales (several homes in Ashton) and The Christie (close to mine and many people’s hearts). Also saw Mike Welton perform with his band!
May 17, 2025 at 5:44 PM
I know residents were disappointed about closure of Altrincham Minor Injuries Unit. Today I went to Urgent Treatment Centre at Trafford General and service was excellent. Staff were quick and professional and was in and out in less than half an hour. Barely had time to sit down. #NHS #BrokenFinger
May 3, 2025 at 6:43 PM
Great to be out in #AshtonUponMersey this morning. We spoke to nearly 100 residents and picked up some casework. Connor Rand MP and @traffordlabour.bsky.social councillors working for you all year round
February 8, 2025 at 3:37 PM
Great to attend the opening of the #LittleFacesBigFeelings exhibition at Sale Waterside. All women photographers. Shows the feelings of children during Covid lockdowns. Photography can provide authentic story telling in our post-truth world.

On now till 13 April
January 25, 2025 at 10:10 PM
Very sorry to hear that the Age UK shop on Green Lane is closing after 35 years in Ashton Village. The shop has regular customers and local volunteers and is a real community asset that will be sorely missed by many. Best wishes for the future to Kerry and all her volunteers
December 21, 2024 at 9:57 PM