Luton Council has approved an £18.9 million three-year fund aimed at tackling problems earlier while investing in residents and neighbourhoods.
The Fund will provide £6.3 million a year until 2028/29.
Planned work includes helping people into employment, supporting residents, helping people live independently for longer, preventing homelessness, improving neighbourhoods and investing in children and young people.
The emphasis on is . Instead of spending only after problems become acute and more expensive, the programme is intended to strengthen support earlier and reduce pressure further down the line.