[3] The township's first residents were made up of United Empire Loyalists, attracted by large unencumbered land grants, sometimes in the thousands of acres.

Shortly after, the Indian Band from Grape Island was moved into this settlement and a school and church were built at Alderville.

However, in order to be as accessible to as many rate payers as possible, council held frequent meetings in public buildings in towns across the Township.

On one occasion following a fire that destroyed the Centreton Community Centre in 1943, a council meeting was held at the private residence of former reeve Stanley McBride.

[18] Mother tongue (2021):[1] The township is rural based with agriculture being the largest contributor to the general economy.

Grain, cash crops, milk, livestock, vineyards and apple farming are all viable in the area.

[4] The top industries for the employed labour force are manufacturing, public administration and construction.

Anne's Country Inn & Spa are among the top private sector employers in Northumberland County.

[19] Outdoor activities including hiking, kayaking, snowmobiling, fishing, birding and camping also contribute to the tourism industry.

On the current council, Greg Booth was selected to replace Raymond Benns, who died in March, 2019.

[21] In addition to the Township Council, members sit on a number of local committees.

County Council is composed of the mayors of each of the seven towns, townships and local municipalities within its boundaries.

Alnwick/Haldimand is in the provincial electoral district of Northumberland—Peterborough South, represented by David Piccini of the Progressive Conservative Party of Ontario.