Sorry to disappoint, Lil V, but:
(a) I know absolutely nothing about, and have never been involved in, any Park Gate designs or other related goings-on;
(b) my identity is so un-secret that you can if you wish access my self-named website to find out that I really am www.hilaryburrage.com (but bear with me once you're there, as we're revamping the site, since it's now been around for nearly five years); and
(c) yes, I am indeed the person who, as also reported on my website, and indeed here on YoL!, founded the Hope Street Association and got the renewal work done on that street, so no mystery there either.
If you should want to know what I actually think about the Sefton Park renovations (but not I'm afraid any Gates) - and yes again, I have lived within a short distance of the Park for many years - you can read about that on another of my websites (www.dreamingrealist.com), too. Comment thereon is welcome....
Cheers,
Hilary