In this Act, except as otherwise expressly provided or unless the context otherwise requires—
“Act of 1982” means the Local Government (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 1982 (c. 30);
“authorised officer” means an officer of the council authorised by it in writing to act for the purposes of this Act;
“the chief constable” means the Chief Constable of the Northumbria police force;
“the city” means the City of Newcastle upon Tyne;
“the council” means the Council of the City of Newcastle upon Tyne; and
“proper officer” shall have the same meaning as in section 270(3) of the Local Government Act 1972 (c. 70).