David Barratt, who represents Inverkeithing and Dalgety Bay, created an online poll asking residents their view on implementing zones which would mean fireworks would be restricted to organised displays.
From over 451 responses so far, a total of 87.1 per cent have said they would favour such a measure.
Views are still being sought – with the questionnaire being open until the end of January – and the public is being encouraged to have their say.
Cllr Barratt, who is convener of the South and West Fife area committee, explained: “It is my intention to test the water with this and take steps towards Fife’s first control zone, wherever the appetite is greatest.
“I will collate the results of the survey and provide them to relevant Community Councils for further discussion. If the results show there is support for this, I would then intend to bring the issue to Committee to more formally consider.
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“In my view, the letting off of fireworks outwith an organised and advertised event is antisocial. It unreasonably and negatively impacts a wide range of individuals and animals and so I think the justification for Control Zones is there.
Councillor David Barratt (Image: Fife Council) “Organised community events are a pragmatic and proportionate way to let people enjoy fireworks while giving people plenty notice to manage the more negative impacts.”
A Firework Control Zone is an area in which it is a criminal offence for a member of the public to ignite a firework, including on private property such as a garden.
Public firework displays will continue to be permitted and the controls do not apply to sparklers, novelty items, indoor fireworks, and party poppers.
Such a zone can be considered if there is misuse of fireworks and anti-social behaviour involving fireworks, injuries from fireworks, animal welfare concerns or for environmental protection.
Last month, Fife Cabinet Committee councillors unanimously agreed to establish a firework control zone community request process.
The measure is intended to be a last resort for communities dealing with misuse and anti-social behaviour involving the illuminations.
It allows groups of at least 25 community residents, welfare groups or community councils to request designated firework control zones within well-defined areas of their communities.
Within these zones, it would be a criminal offence for anyone to set off the devices on private property such as gardens.
Cllr Barratt’s survey can be found by visiting his official Facebook page.