This extension is coming into effect because the people of Easington, North Skelton and Skelton and Loftus High Streets were meant to be on it but were cut out when the route became into effect because they didn't want it to interfere with Arrivas Services. Obviously, them arriva services don't go to the Retail Park or East Cleveland Hospital so obviously, them residents must have complained again about not having a service to them areas. Also the reason why Simon Clarke is "getting this done" is a desperation to get the people in the area to vote for him come the election. This is a politician who knows his seat is unsafe come next election, so him being there and announcing it will show him as the person who cares about the local people. We all know that's rubbish but yeh, that's politicians for ya.

In terms of a time extension of the service, who knows... That is not yet confirmed but I imagine it may get extended a little longer to last over the election to again, try and make a statement to the people of East Cleveland that he is the person to vote for. Time will tell though.