Petition · past parliament
Preserve the history of WW2 Pill Boxes by making councils preserve them
Rejected
21 signatures
What the petition asks
Preserve WW2 and WW1 sites as historic monuments
For the preservation of our country's history as we progress into the future
Why it was rejected
It asked for something that is not the responsibility of the UK Government or Parliament.
Petitions must call for a specific action that the UK Government or House of Commons is responsible for.
Some WW2 pillboxes are already listed buildings, but decisions about whether buildings are listed is a matter for Historic England, not the Government or House of Commons. As a result it is not possible for the Government or House of Commons to take the action you have requested.
You can find out more about listed building on Historic England's website: https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/what-is-designation/listed-buildings/
Some WW2 pillboxes are already listed buildings, but decisions about whether buildings are listed is a matter for Historic England, not the Government or House of Commons. As a result it is not possible for the Government or House of Commons to take the action you have requested.
You can find out more about listed building on Historic England's website: https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/what-is-designation/listed-buildings/
Timeline
| 8 May 2021 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 14 May 2021 | Rejected by the Petitions Committee |
Key facts
Signatures
21
Status
Rejected
Rejected
14 May 2021
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.