Eddie has lived in the Eastcote area for nearly 40 years and has been a Hillingdon Councillor since 2006. He represented Cavendish Ward until it was abolished in the last boundary review and now represents Ickenham and South Harefield. Eddie will regularly be seen in the local area walking his dog.

Prior to his current council role as Cabinet Member for Residents Services, Eddie was Chairman of the Planning Committee for many years.