NEWPORT is to get another £1 million to spend on a number of "face-lifts" to make sure the city looks its best for the Ryder Cup next year.

An unpopular subway, an eyesore pub and the city centre are all set to benefit from the extra cash from the Assembly.

Newport Transporter Bridge has already received £800,000 from the Assembly to get it back into working order.

Urban regeneration company Newport Unlimited is also giving £2 million for the city enhancement programme.

Work has already started on improving the main war memorial, the Cenotaph, in Clarence Place.

A number of other schemes are also planned including the following.

* refurbishing the footbridge at Newport Railway Station and closing the subway which runs from Devon Place to Queensway.

* refurbishing the Rising Sun, a landmark building seriously damaged in a fire in 2007 * interim improvements to John Frost Square * tidying up the city centre environment Council leader Cllr Matthew Evans said: "This welcome investment in our city will ensure that hosting the Ryder Cup in Newport leaves a permanent legacy that will remain long after the golf has finished."

Leighton Andrews, deputy minister for regeneration, said the city enhancement programme supported the on-going regeneration of the city and would help to create a positive image of the city as well as bring benefits to residents.

"Newport will be in the media spotlight in the run-up to and during the Ryder Cup and it's important that we are able to present a positive image of the city which is why I am pleased to announce this additional funding."

Gareth Beer, interim chief executive of Newport Unlimited, said it was an exciting opportunity for the city to showcase itself on the world stage.