Petition · past parliament

Preserve the Subway at Molineux Stadium as a cultural icon

Rejected 21 signatures

What the petition asks

Molineux is the home of Wolverhampton Wanderers.Currently ‘Wolves’ are playing in Europe.
It has been mooted that Wolverhampton Council wish to demolish the subway to this iconic stadium.This subway is an integral part of the atmosphere and intimidation on a matchday.
Please preserve this subway
Wolves have been playing at Molineux stadium for 130 years. The subway is intrinsic to to building up atmosphere on a matchday.
Fans congregate and away fans are intimidated by the atmosphere. It is a meeting point and landmark.

https://www.expressandstar.com/news/local-hubs/wolverhampton/2019/10/01/molineux-subway-to-be-ditched-as-part-of-wolves-stadium-rebuild/

Why it was rejected

It asked for something that is not the responsibility of the UK Government or Parliament.

This is a matter for City of Wolverhampton Council. You could raise the issue with the council:

https://www.wolverhampton.gov.uk/contact-us

If you're a local resident, you could raise the issue with local councillors who represent you. You can find out who your local councillors are, and how to contact them, here:

https://www.gov.uk/find-your-local-councillors

The Council has its own an e-petitions system. You can find out more here:

https://www.wolverhampton.gov.uk/your-council/decision-making/petitions

Timeline

2 Oct 2019 Petition opened for signatures
4 Oct 2019 Rejected by the Petitions Committee

Key facts

Signatures 21
Status Rejected
Rejected 4 Oct 2019

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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.