Benton District sits within the western boundary of North Tyneside and includes Wideopen, Benton, Forest Hall, Killingworth, Holystone, Palmersville, West Allotment, Shiremoor and neighbouring villages.
George Stephenson worked as a brakesman in Killingworth Pit and the District badge depicts a locomotive from Stephensons era.
The District is growing in numbers and currently has over 250 young people regularly taking part in Scouting activities.