The Shopping Centre dates back to the 1950s as it was built with the grown demand of houses.

The Kenton Centre is located on Hillsview Avenue also includes a GP surgery,[2] library, housing office[3] and a social services team.

[6][7] The colliery was the supply point for Kitty's Drift, a 3-mile underground railway tunnel used for transporting coal to the Bells Close staiths on the Tyne near Scotswood.

Kenton is currently represented locally by three Labour City Councillors; Ged Bell, Stephen Lambert and Paula Maines.

Paula leads the Council’s approach to working with local communities across the city, ensuring that cultural, sporting and leisure opportunities are integrated and accessible to all.

She is responsible for ensuring that resident engagement is proactive and enabling, supports an inclusive economy and fulfils the Council’s statutory requirements.

Nationally, Kenton is incorporated into the Newcastle upon Tyne Central constituency which is represented by Chi Onwurah.