In Quinton, residents face unique challenges with bin collections based on council borders. Living on one side can mean timely pickups, while the other side may struggle.
The area has a mix of old and new. Some streets date back hundreds of years. Shops range from antiques to fast food. Residents have mixed feelings about living here.
Carol McCabe, 74, lives on the north side, under Sandwell. She prefers it over Birmingham, citing better bin service. She recalls how her address changed multiple times over the years.
Carol is not a fan of the new fast food place nearby. She worries about parking issues and traffic. She feels there are too many fast food spots in the area.
Another resident, a 42-year-old mom, faced challenges with overlapping council services. She had to coordinate care for her son between Dudley and Sandwell. It made things complicated.
Benjamin Nicholas, 36, lives on the Birmingham side. He has had issues with missed bin collections. He knows the area well, having moved here for university.
High Street is a quaint road with historic homes. A local shop owner explained its name comes from being the highest road in Birmingham. It’s not a traditional high street.
A long-time resident on High Street mentioned the area has changed. She feels it’s not as nice as before. The noise from the M5 has increased over the years.
Glyn Wates, 67, lives in Dudley. He mentioned trying to book a doctor’s appointment but faced issues. He noted the differences between Quinton and Old Quinton.
Another resident shared that the overlapping borders haven’t caused major problems. However, they recently experienced a bin strike.
Chris Bainbridge runs an antique shop in Quinton. He finds it challenging to get things done due to the borders. He feels the area isn’t as neighborly as it used to be.
Sarah Burrows owns a florist nearby. She explained how the borders confuse customers searching online. It affects their business visibility and customer reach.
