This document establishes the legal framework for calculating the 'relevant population' of local authorities in Great Britain for the purpose of discretionary expenditure limits. The text provides the specific regulatory definitions and mathematical criteria required by local government bodies to remain compliant with the Local Government Act 1972 and subsequent amendments. It serves as a technical directive for administrative compliance within the British public sector.

This document is a technical legal instrument intended for use by local government administrators, legal counsel, and policy analysts. Experts note that the text is highly specialized and requires familiarity with the broader context of the Local Government Act to interpret correctly.