Research undertaken in 2017 by the Local Government Information Unit (LGiU) investigating for the first time the attitudes and perceptions of local elected representatives on digital technology, governance and leadership in their authorities. Author, Theo Blackwell (Chief London Digital Officer and former Camden councillor), gathered data from over 800 elected councillors across England, to give unique insight into digital leadership and the potential sleeping giant that local public services represent both for reform and the growth of markets for solutions to public service challenges.