| Updated: 11:13, 17 December 2020 South Kesteven District councillors will have to reconsider their plan to underwrite a £100k launch event for a 10ft statue of former PM Margaret Thatcher in the centre of Grantham. Independent Councillor Ashley Baxter requested the call-in for the scrutiny committee, which could reverse the controversial decision by the Conservative leadership. Coun Baxter said: âThe decision has been taken entirely by local members of the Conservative party without even a proper opportunity for discussion, let alone a vote.â The statue was going to be in London - but will now stand in Grantham (43324824) âThere is no clear outline business plan explaining how third-party funding will be acquired, let alone why the council has somehow taken on responsibility for the fundraising.â