If we look at the age breakdown we see a similar pattern to other places -- the big increase over the last week (red line vs. blue line) has been among young(ish) adults. I think this is largely due to greater socialising in these age groups. 
Here, for example, is the plot for 25-29 year olds since October. The rate has approximately doubled in the last three days.
There's been no rise in the 55+ groups yet. That difference between younger and older adults could - in part - reflect a booster effect. But if so, why don't we see a similar increase in cases among unboosted (often unvaccinated) children? (That's why I think it's socialising).
Sadiq Khan declared a major incident in London when there was a surge in cases. In terms of (population-adjusted) rolling rates, Bristol is now at about the same point. Will Marvin Rees do the same? (Perhaps we'll have another consultation).
PS A correction - 15th Dec is our highest total to date, but it was actually 891 cases. Apologies.
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