£150m Project Jennifer threatens 138-year-old Liverpool business Chas E Prosser
A 138-YEAR-OLD business last night claimed it will be “extinguished” by a £150m project to regenerate a deprived part of north Liverpool.
Chas E Prossor, in Dryden Street, Everton, imports and distributes protective clothing and was formed in 1873.
But Richard Prossor, the third generation of his family to run the business, said the Project Jennifer plan for Great Homer Street and the surrounding area threatens his company.
The scheme includes building a new Sainsbury’s supermarket and will create 1,100 jobs.
Developer St Modwen and Liverpool Council want to compulsory purchase businesses in Dryden Street, saying they are rundown and the whole area needs regenerating.
Mr Prossor told the Daily Post he has so far not been offered any alternative premises which meet his needs.
He estimated he could be between £200,000 and £400,000 out of pocket if he finds similar premises with high ceilings which allow pallets to be stacked.
