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image captionThe 10ft (3m) statue is due to be erected in Grantham when the pandemic is over
Councillors have been told to review plans to underwrite a £100,000 unveiling ceremony for a statue of Margaret Thatcher in her home town.
South Kesteven District Council s cabinet previously agreed to set aside funding for the event due to be held in Grantham this year.
The Conservative-led authority said the money would be recouped in donations.
The matter was put before a scrutiny committee on Tuesday after council leaders were criticised over the move.
Independent councillor Ashley Baxter requested the decision be called-in, saying it had been taken without a proper opportunity for discussion.
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