Council elves have been channelling a little North Pole energy and for many of our local villages, it’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas.

Our elves sure had their work cut out for them when they installed a towering Christmas tree on Manly Corso this week, complete with festive decorations and lights.

The tree is the centrepiece of Christmas decorations throughout Manly including large baubles, festive flags and garlands.

Our elves didn’t stop there as they visited town centres and villages up and down the Northern Beaches adding a festive touch with more decorations and flags.

Local businesses can also get involved by participating in our Northern Beaches Christmas Window Competition. Decorate your shop window and get your customers to vote for you to win! Register your interest by Wednesday 29 November.

We hope the decorations bring festive cheer to our community. Remember where you can, shop local this Christmas to support our businesses.

There will be plenty to do on the Northern Beaches this Christmas with our calendar jam-packed with activities in December. Have a look at what’s on.